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Calories in Mussels,
Mussel Nutrition Facts

How many calories in Mussels? We provide you with the Mussel calories for the different serving sizes, Mussel nutrition facts and the health benefits of Mussels to help you to lose weight and eat a healthy diet.

Mussels, like Clams, are Molluscs. Inside the shell, the flesh is yellow or orange. Mussels can be steamed, but be sure to throw away the shells that do not open.

Mussels are bursting with vitamin B12, selenium and manganese as you can see below. In addition, Mussels provide a good source of vitamins A, B1-B3, B5, iron, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, as well as other vitamins and minerals. They are low in both fat and calories and provide a great source of protein. They are considered high in cholesterol, although they have less than both Clams and Shrimp.

Mussels contain omega-3 fatty acids. They are thought to help protect us against heart disease and act as an anti-inflammatory. Other Mussel benefits are believed to include reducing the pain experienced from arthritis.

Compare calories in Mussels with the other calories in seafood. A detailed table showing the Mussel nutrition facts can be found at the foot of this page.

Calories in Mussels, Mussel Calories, Mussel Nutrition Facts

Mollusks, Mussel, Blue, Raw

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Scientific Name: Mytilus edulis L.

Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	86 kcal (360 kJ)
1 cup, 150 grams	129 kcal (540 kJ)
1 large, 20 grams	17 kcal (72 kJ)
1 medium, 16 grams	14 kcal (58 kJ)
1 small, 10 grams	9 kcal (36 kJ)
3 oz, 85 grams	73 kcal (306 kJ)

Calories in Mussels, Blue, Cooked, Moist Heat

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Serving Size	Calories per Serving
100 grams	172 kcal (720 kJ)
3 oz, 85 grams	146 kcal (612 kJ)

Mussel Nutrition Facts

Mollusks, Mussel,
Blue, Cooked, Moist Heat
Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
Proximates:
Water	61.15 g
Energy	720 kJ (172 kcal)
Protein	23.80 g
Carbohydrates	7.39 g
Total Fat:	4.48 g
saturated fat	0.850 g
monounsaturated fat	1.014 g
polyunsaturated fat	1.212 g
Cholesterol	56 mg (19 %)
Minerals:
Calcium, Ca	33 mg (3 %)
Iron, Fe	6.72 mg (37 %)
Magnesium, Mg	37 mg (9 %)
Phosphorus, P	285 mg (29 %)
Potassium, K	269 mg (6 %)
Sodium, Na*	369 mg (16 %)
Zinc, Zn	2.67 mg (18 %)
Copper, Cu	0.149 mg (7 %)
Manganese, Mn	6.8 mg (340 %)
Selenium, Se	89.6 mcg (128 %)
Vitamins:
Vitamin C	13.6 mg (23 %)
Thiamine (Vit. B1)	0.300 mg (20 %)
Riboflavin (Vit. B2)	0.420 mg (25 %)
Niacin (Vit. B3)	3.000 mg (15 %)
Pantothenic acid (B5)	0.950 mg (10 %)
Vitamin B6	0.100 mg (5 %)
Folate (Vit. B9)	76 mcg (19 %)
Vitamin B12	24 mcg (400 %)
Vitamin A	304 IU (6 %)
Percentages are relative to US Recommended Daily Intake (RDI) for adults.

* Samples were obtained from 12 retail stores using a probability-based sampling plan. Some fish had been treated during processing to retain moisture on thawing. Untreated fish = 112 mg sodium/100g.
Source: USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference