Mussels

93 calories in 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g, protein: 15.1 g, carbohydrates: 4.7 g, fat: 2.8 g.

Among the other records in Shellfish, per 100 g: more potassium than 98%, and more vitamin C than 98%.

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Serving
1
= 85 g
93KCAL
Where the calories come from

Mussels, 3 oz

93 calories

  • Protein12.8 g58% of calories
  • Carbs4 g18% of calories

    incl. 0 g fiber · 0 g sugars

  • Fat2.4 g24% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories93
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.4 g3%
Saturated Fat 0.46 g2%
Cholesterol 29.8 mg10%
Sodium 308 mg13%
Total Carbohydrate 4 g1%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 12.8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg0%
Calcium 28.1 mg2%
Iron 4.3 mg24%
Potassium 344 mg7%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B12457% 11 µg
  • Riboflavin (B2)17% 0.22 mg
  • Choline13% 70 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)12% 0.15 mg
  • Niacin (B3)10% 1.6 mg
  • Folate9% 34 µg
  • Vitamin C8% 6.9 mg
  • Vitamin A5% 49.3 µg
  • Vitamin E4% 0.59 mg
  • Vitamin B63% 0.048 mg

Little or none: Vitamin K, Vitamin D.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Selenium88% 48.2 µg
  • Iron24% 4.3 mg
  • Phosphorus17% 212 mg
  • Zinc16% 1.7 mg
  • Sodium13% 308 mg
  • Copper11% 0.1 mg
  • Magnesium9% 36.5 mg
  • Potassium7% 344 mg
  • Calcium2% 28.1 mg

How it compares

Against other records in Shellfish, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Potassium

    Higher than 98%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

  • Vitamin C

    Higher than 98%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 90%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calcium

    Lower than 83%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Lower than 65%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Higher than 63%

    Same value as 0 of 40 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in mussels?
3 oz (85 g): 93 calories; protein: 12.8 g, carbohydrates: 4 g, fat: 2.4 g.
How much protein is in mussels?
15.1 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 55%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in mussels?
4.7 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 65 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water75.4 g
Energy109 kcal
Protein15.1 g
Total lipid (fat)2.8 g
Carbohydrate, by difference4.7 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium, Ca33 mg
Iron, Fe5 mg
Magnesium, Mg43 mg
Phosphorus, P249 mg
Potassium, K405 mg
Sodium, Na362 mg
Zinc, Zn2 mg
Copper, Cu0.12 mg
Selenium, Se56.7 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid8.1 mg
Thiamin0.17 mg
Riboflavin0.25 mg
Niacin1.9 mg
Vitamin B-60.057 mg
Folate, total40 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food40 µg
Folate, DFE40 µg
Choline, total82.3 mg
Vitamin B-1212.9 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE58 µg
Retinol58 µg
Carotene, beta0 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.7 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)0 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)0.1 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated0.54 g
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 10:00 g
SFA 12:00 g
SFA 14:00.075 g
SFA 16:00.37 g
SFA 18:00.086 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.64 g
MUFA 16:10.17 g
MUFA 18:10.26 g
MUFA 20:10.17 g
MUFA 22:10.033 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.77 g
PUFA 18:20.023 g
PUFA 18:30.025 g
PUFA 18:40.044 g
PUFA 20:40.089 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.24 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.028 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.32 g
Cholesterol35 mg
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA Survey foods (FNDDS): foods as Americans report eating them, from What We Eat in America. FDC ID 2706350, published 2024-10-31. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.