⏱ 60 min total

Steamed Mussels in White Wine

Name: Steamed Mussels in White Wine
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ½ tbsp Parsley; ¹⁄₁₆ medium Onion; ¼ tbsp chopped Shallots; ⅞ tbsp Butter; ½ fl oz White wine; ¼ tbsp Rice wine vinegar; ¼ dash Black pepper; 18 oz Blue mussels

Per 1 serving · 553 g · 8 ingredients

Calories

546

27%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
61g
47% of calories
Carbs
20g
16% of calories
Fat
22g
37% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Steamed Mussels in White Wine (553 g) has 546 calories, with 61 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 22 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (47% of calories). It is high in protein (122% DV), Vitamin A (38% DV) and Vitamin C (49% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 64%, 43% and 57% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

99cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

11g

Net carbs

20g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.2g

0.7 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein122%
Vitamin A38%
Vitamin C49%
Vitamin E21%
Vitamin K27%
Thiamine69%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Calcium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium64%
Saturated fat43%
Cholesterol57%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 30 minCook 30 min

1
Scrub and debeard the mussels. Finely chop the parsley, onion, and shallot. Cut the butter into 1/2-inch cubes.
2
In a large heavy pot, combine the shallot, onion, wine, butter, and vinegar. Add the mussels, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook, gently shaking the pot once or twice, until the mussels open, about 3-5 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
3
Set a strainer lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large bowl. Pour the mixture in the pot through the prepared strainer. Season the broth with pepper and pour over the mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (553 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	338 μg	38%
Vitamin C	44 mg	49%
Vitamin D	0.2 μg	1%
Vitamin E	3 mg	21%
Vitamin K	33 μg	27%
Thiamine	1 mg	69%
Riboflavin (B2)	1 mg	81%
Niacin	8 mg	51%
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg	21%
Folate (B9)	220 μg	55%
Vitamin B12	61 μg	2,550%
Pantothenic acid	3 mg	51%
Choline	336 mg	61%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	142 mg	14%
Iron	20 mg	255%
Potassium	1,676 mg	36%
Magnesium	178 mg	42%
Phosphorus	1,016 mg	145%
Zinc	8 mg	74%
Copper	0.5 mg	55%
Manganese	17 mg	754%
Selenium	229 μg	416%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	4 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	4 g	—
Aspartic acid	6 g	—
Beta carotene	116 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	1 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0.1 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	1 g	—
Fluoride	30 μg	—
Fructose	0.1 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0.1 g	—
Glutamic acid	8 g	—
Glycine	4 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	3 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	3 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	328 μg	—
Serine	3 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	3 g	—
Total omega 3	2 g	—
Total omega 6	0.3 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	0.2 μg	—

Burning 546 calories

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

104min
Walking (3.5 mph)
66min
Cycling (moderate)
45min
Running (6 mph)
77min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Steamed Mussels in White Wine?

One serving of Steamed Mussels in White Wine (1 serving) has 546 calories, which works out to 99 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Steamed Mussels in White Wine high in protein?

Yes. It has 61 g of protein per serving, and 47% of its calories come from protein (11 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Steamed Mussels in White Wine keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 16% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Steamed Mussels in White Wine?

1463 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Steamed Mussels in White Wine?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (553 g)

Calories546

% Daily Value*

Total fat 22g	28%
Saturated fat 8.6g	43%
Trans fat 0.4g
Cholesterol 170mg	57%
Sodium 1,463mg	64%
Total carbohydrate 20g	7%
Dietary fiber 0.2g	1%
Total sugars 0.7g
Protein 61g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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