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Blue mussels (raw)
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Blue mussels (raw) nutrition facts

Per 1 medium blue mussels · 16 g

Calories
14
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    1.9g
    56% of calories
  • Carbs
    0.6g
    18% of calories
  • Fat
    0.4g
    26% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Blue mussels (raw) (1 medium blue mussels, 16 g) has 14 calories, with 1.9 g of protein, 0.6 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (56% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (80% DV) and manganese (24% DV).

Per 100 g
86cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
14g
Net carbs
1g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin B1280%
  • Manganese24%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Selenium13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 medium blue mussels (16 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A8 μg
1%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
2%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Folate (B9)7 μg
2%
Vitamin B122 μg
80%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline10 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium4 mg
0%
Iron1 mg
8%
Potassium51 mg
1%
Magnesium5 mg
1%
Phosphorus32 mg
5%
Zinc0.3 mg
2%
Copper0 mg
2%
Manganese1 mg
24%
Selenium7 μg
13%
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.1 g—
Aspartic acid0.2 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Glutamic acid0.3 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine0.1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.1 g—
Phenylalanine0.1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline0.1 g—
Retinol8 μg—
Serine0.1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.1 g—
Valine0.1 g—
Vitamin D30 μg—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 14 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 3min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 2min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 1min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 2min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Blue mussels (raw)?

One serving of Blue mussels (raw) (1 medium blue mussels) has 14 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 0.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Blue mussels (raw) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 1.9 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 56% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Blue mussels (raw) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 1 g of net carbs and 18% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Blue mussels (raw)?

46 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Blue mussels (raw)?

0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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