Mussels
Packaged product Fish and Seafood
Mussels contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 73% of its calories come from protein, with 27% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fish and seafood on FoodFactly, where the median is 152 kcal per 100 g across 437 products.
100 g provides 26% of the Daily Value for iron.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 2.4 g | 3% |
| Saturated fat L | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 235 mg | 10% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 14.1 g | 28% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.2 mg | 1% |
| Calcium L | 47 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 4.7 mg | 26% |
| Potassium L | 176 mg | 4% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 73%
- Fat 27%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein14.1 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 18.5 g)
- Fat2.4 gbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 7.1 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 1.6 g)
- Sodium235 mgin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 412 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 1.2 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 82 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 14.1 g | 14.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 2.4 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 235 mg | 235 mg |
Product details
- Barcode
- 0021140033123
- Label serving
- 3 ONZ (85 g)
- Category
- Canned foods
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Mussels.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Mussels?
100 g of Mussels has 82 kcal. Serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Mussels high in protein?
Mussels contains 14.1 g of protein per 100 g (28% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 12 g in serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g). About 73% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is in the lowest quarter (median 18.5 g).
How many carbs are in Mussels?
Mussels has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Mussels?
Mussels contains 2.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Mussels contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (26% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Mussels?
100 g contains 235 mg of sodium, 10% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0021140033123. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. Imported November 7, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2430436. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 11, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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