Calories in Whole Blue Mussels

📏 Serving Size: 3 oz (84.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 140.3
  • Total Fat 3.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 45.4 mg
  • Sodium 450.2 mg
  • Potassium 227.6 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 6.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 16.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 299.9 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 4.8 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 189.8 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 6.5 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

Whole Blue Mussels contains 140.3 calories per serving (3 oz (84.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Protein is the dominant macronutrient at 16.0g per serving (53.6% of calories), which supports muscle repair and satiety. It provides a noteworthy 189.8mg of calcium (15% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Low Carb / Keto-Friendly ✅ High Protein

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Cooked Whole Mussels.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Whole Blue Mussels. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Whole Blue Mussels contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories140.3 kcal7%
Total Fat3.5 g4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g3%
Cholesterol45.4 mg15%
Sodium450.2 mg20%
Total Carbohydrate6.0 g2%
Protein16.0 g32% ✅
Vitamin C4.8 mg5%
Calcium189.8 mg15%
Iron6.5 mg36%
Potassium227.6 mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Whole Blue Mussels accounts for 7% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from protein. Protein makes up 53.6% of the calories.

Fat 26.4%
Carbs 20.1%
Protein 53.6%
Fat 26.4% Carbs 20.1% Protein 53.6%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 140.3 calories in Whole Blue Mussels? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 10.6 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 24.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 15.3 min
HIIT 13.0 min
Surfing general 36.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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