⏱ 20 min totalSpicy Keto Mussels
Per 1 serving · 577 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein43g36% of calories
- Carbs25g21% of calories
- Fat22g42% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
At a glance
One serving of Spicy Keto Mussels (577 g) has 475 calories, with 43 g of protein, 25 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (42% of calories). It is high in protein (86% DV), Vitamin A (31% DV) and Vitamin C (122% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 57%, 36% and 39% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein86%
- Vitamin A31%
- Vitamin C122%
- Vitamin E25%
- Thiamine48%
- Riboflavin (B2)58%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K16%
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium57%
- Saturated fat36%
- Cholesterol39%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Olive oil
¼ medium Onion
1 cloves, minced Garlic
½ lime yields Lime juice
2 tsp Butter- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
1 pepper Red chili pepper
½ medium whole Tomatoes
¼ cup Vegetable broth
12 oz Blue mussels
1 tbsp Cilantro
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, garlic, and chili peppers for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- 2
Add the diced tomato, vegetable broth, butter, and lime juice to the skillet. Cook for another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 3
Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet, cover, and cook for 3 minutes or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 4
Top with minced cilantro and serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (577 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 279 μg | 31% |
| Vitamin C | 110 mg | 122% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 20 μg | 16% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1 mg | 58% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 40% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 44% |
| Folate (B9) | 171 μg | 43% |
| Vitamin B12 | 41 μg | 1,701% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2 mg | 38% |
| Choline | 236 mg | 43% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 119 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 14 mg | 178% |
| Potassium | 1,479 mg | 31% |
| Magnesium | 139 mg | 33% |
| Phosphorus | 723 mg | 103% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 52% |
| Copper | 0.5 mg | 51% |
| Manganese | 12 mg | 514% |
| Selenium | 153 μg | 279% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 79 μg | — |
| Arginine | 3 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 578 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 2 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 3 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 1,582 μg | — |
| Lysine | 3 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 3 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 227 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 475 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 90minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 57minCycling (moderate)
- 40minRunning (6 mph)
- 67minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Spicy Keto Mussels?
One serving of Spicy Keto Mussels (1 serving) has 475 calories, which works out to 82 calories per 100 g. That is about 24% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Spicy Keto Mussels high in protein?
Yes. It has 43 g of protein per serving, and 36% of its calories come from protein (9.1 g of protein per 100 calories).
Are Spicy Keto Mussels keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 23 g of net carbs and 21% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Spicy Keto Mussels?
1301 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Spicy Keto Mussels?
5.5 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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