⏱ 25 min totalMussels with Saffron Cream
Per 1 serving · 805 g · 10 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein76g25% of calories
- Carbs122g40% of calories
- Fat47g35% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Mussels with Saffron Cream (805 g) has 1268 calories, with 76 g of protein, 122 g of carbohydrates and 47 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (40% of calories). It is high in protein (153% DV), Vitamin A (52% DV) and Vitamin C (46% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 127%, 90% and 70% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein153%
- Vitamin A52%
- Vitamin C46%
- Vitamin E33%
- Vitamin K35%
- Thiamine174%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium127%
- Saturated fat90%
- Cholesterol70%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¾ tbsp Olive oil
6 slice, small Sourdough bread
¼ medium Onion
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper
2 fl oz White wine
½ tbsp Parsley
16 oz Blue mussels- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Salt
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Saffron
¼ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream
Directions
- 1
Clean and rinse the mussels thoroughly. Peel and halve the onion lengthwise, then finely chop the parsley and crumble the saffron threads.
- 2
Slice the onion halves crosswise into very thin slices, less than 1/16 inch thick.
- 3
In a wide 6- to 8-quart heavy pot, cook the onion with saffron and 1/2 teaspoon salt in olive oil over moderately high heat, covered, stirring occasionally until the onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the wine and bring to a boil, then stir in the cream, pepper, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and mussels. Cook, covered, checking after 6 minutes and transferring opened mussels to soup bowls with a slotted spoon. Discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes.
- 5
Stir the parsley into the broth and pour over the mussels.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (805 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 470 μg | 52% |
| Vitamin C | 41 mg | 46% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 5 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin K | 42 μg | 35% |
| Thiamine | 2 mg | 174% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 2 mg | 142% |
| Niacin | 17 mg | 104% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 37% |
| Folate (B9) | 438 μg | 109% |
| Vitamin B12 | 54 μg | 2,270% |
| Pantothenic acid | 3 mg | 66% |
| Choline | 325 mg | 59% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 272 mg | 27% |
| Iron | 26 mg | 323% |
| Potassium | 1,816 mg | 39% |
| Magnesium | 230 mg | 55% |
| Phosphorus | 1,152 mg | 165% |
| Zinc | 10 mg | 87% |
| Copper | 1 mg | 80% |
| Manganese | 17 mg | 724% |
| Selenium | 259 μg | 470% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 4 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 6 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 139 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 121 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 14 g | — |
| Glycine | 4 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 3 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 5 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 5 g | — |
| Maltose | 7 g | — |
| Methionine | 2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 17 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Proline | 4 g | — |
| Retinol | 459 μg | — |
| Serine | 3 g | — |
| Starch | 85 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 3 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 2 g | — |
| Valine | 3 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 1,268 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 241minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 152minCycling (moderate)
- 106minRunning (6 mph)
- 178minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Mussels with Saffron Cream?
One serving of Mussels with Saffron Cream (1 serving) has 1268 calories, which works out to 158 calories per 100 g. That is about 63% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Mussels with Saffron Cream high in protein?
It provides a solid 76 g of protein per serving (153% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Mussels with Saffron Cream keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 118 g of net carbs and 40% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Mussels with Saffron Cream?
2917 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Mussels with Saffron Cream?
12 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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