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Mussels (cooked)

Protein like a lean steak, plus vitamin B12 by the boatload.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g172 kcal 23.8 g7.4 g 0.0 g4.5 g
Per 100 kcal— 13.8 g4.3 g 0.0 g2.6 g
One cup · 150 g258 kcal35.7 g11.1 g0.0 g6.7 g

Where the calories come from

protein 58%carbs 18%fat 24%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat0.8 g
Sodium369 mg · 16% DV
Potassium268 mg · 6% DV
Calcium33 mg · 3% DV
Iron7 mg · 37% DV
Magnesium37 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin C13.6 mg · 15% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)91 mcg · 10% DV
Folate (DFE)76 mcg · 19% DV
Vitamin B60.10 mg · 6% DV
Phosphorus285 mg · 23% DV
Copper0.15 mg · 17% DV
Potassium : sodium0.7 : 1
Protein36 g · 71% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium402 mg · 9% DVCalcium50 mg · 4% DVIron10 mg · 56% DVMagnesium56 mg · 13% DVSodium554 mg · 24% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 174217 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

126 gfor 30 g protein
217 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsMussels
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliMussels
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastMussels

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gMussels13.8 g#21 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Mussels0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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