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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Blue Mussels"
| Food Name: Cooked Blue Mussels | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 172 | Total Fat (g): 4 |
| Protein (g): 24 | Carbohydrates (g): 7 |
| Net Carbs (g): 7 | Water (g): 61 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 1 | Cholesterol (mg): 56 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 1014 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 1212 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 896 | Omega-6 (mg): 36 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 276 | DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 44 |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 506 | |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 304 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 91 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 14 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 76 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 76 | Folate DFE (mcg): 76 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 33 | Iron (mg): 7 |
| Magnesium (mg): 37 | Phosphorus (mg): 285 |
| Potassium (mg): 268 | Sodium (mg): 369 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Manganese (mg): 7 |
| Selenium (mcg): 90 | |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 267 | Threonine (mg): 1025 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1036 | Leucine (mg): 1676 |
| Lysine (mg): 1779 | Methionine (mg): 537 |
| Cystine (mg): 312 | Phenylalanine (mg): 853 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 762 | Valine (mg): 1040 |
| Arginine (mg): 1737 | Histidine (mg): 457 |
| Alanine (mg): 1440 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2297 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3238 | Glycine (mg): 1489 |
| Proline (mg): 971 | Serine (mg): 1067 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Retinol (mcg): 91 | PRAL Score: 15 |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Blue Mussels
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Blue Mussels'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Blue Mussels' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 24g (around 48% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 7g (around 3% of daily requirement),
Fat – 4g (around 5% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Cooked Blue Mussels'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Blue Mussels' provides around 172 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 9% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Cooked Blue Mussels' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Blue Mussels' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 24g protein, 7g carbs, and 4g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Cooked Blue Mussels' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Blue Mussels' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Iron (mg): 7 mg (39% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Manganese (mg): 7 mg (304% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 90 mcg (164% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Phosphorus (mg): 285 mg (23% DV),
Sodium (mg): 369 mg (16% DV).
'Cooked Blue Mussels' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 33 mg (3% DV),
Potassium (mg): 268 mg (6% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 37 mg (9% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Blue Mussels in significant amounts?
'Cooked Blue Mussels' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 24 mcg (1000% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin C (mg): 14 mg (16% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 76 mcg (19% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 76 mcg (19% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 76 mcg (19% DV).
'Cooked Blue Mussels' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 91 mcg (10% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 304 IU (10% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Blue Mussels' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Blue Mussels' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Manganese (mg): 7 mg (64% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Selenium (mcg): 90 mcg (23% of max recommended).