Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat: Nutrition Facts
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Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat contains 172 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 3 oz (85 g) provides about 146 kcal.
Roughly 58% of its calories come from protein, with 24% from fat and 18% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 1,000% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 296% of the Daily Value for manganese and 163% of the Daily Value for selenium.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 172 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat ? | 0.85 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol ? | 56 mg | 19% |
| Sodium ? | 369 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 23.8 g | 48% |
| Vitamin A ? | 91 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C ? | 13.6 mg | 15% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.42 mg | 32% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 3 mg | 19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.95 mg | 19% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 76 µg | 19% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 24 µg | 1,000% |
| Calcium ? | 33 mg | 3% |
| Iron ? | 6.7 mg | 37% |
| Magnesium ? | 37 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus ? | 285 mg | 23% |
| Potassium ? | 268 mg | 6% |
| Zinc ? | 2.7 mg | 24% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 17% |
| Manganese ? | 6.8 mg | 296% |
| Selenium I | 89.6 µg | 163% |
% 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 58%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 24%
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
- Protein23.8 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat4.5 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.85 gabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium369 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal13.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water61.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat ? | 1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat ? | 1.2 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.27 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 1 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 1 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.7 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.8 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.54 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.31 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.85 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.76 g |
| Valine ? | 1 g |
| Arginine ? | 1.7 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.46 g |
| Alanine ? | 1.4 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 2.3 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 3.2 g |
| Glycine ? | 1.5 g |
| Proline ? | 0.97 g |
| Serine ? | 1.1 g |
Individual fatty acids (14)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.28 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.51 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.036 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 0.59 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.41 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.04 g |
| PUFA 20:4 ? | 0.14 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.28 g |
| PUFA 18:4 ? | 0.07 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.28 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0.052 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) ? | 0.044 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol ? | 91 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 61.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 3.2 g |
| Energy ? | 720 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 304 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 76 µg |
Other forms of Mollusks
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, scallop, (bay and sea), cooked, steamed Cooked | 111 | 20.5 g | 5.4 g | 0.84 g |
| Mollusks, snail, raw Raw | 90 | 16.1 g | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 202 | 14.2 g | 10.3 g | 11.2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 148 | 25.6 g | 5.1 g | 2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid Canned | 2 | 0.4 g | 0.1 g | 0.02 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, raw Raw | 51 | 5.7 g | 2.7 g | 1.7 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, cooked, breaded and fried Cooked | 199 | 8.8 g | 11.6 g | 12.6 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, wild, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 102 | 11.4 g | 5.5 g | 3.4 g |
| Mollusks, oyster, eastern, canned Canned | 68 | 7.1 g | 3.9 g | 2.5 g |
| Mollusks, squid, mixed species, cooked, fried Cooked | 175 | 17.9 g | 7.8 g | 7.5 g |
| Mollusks, whelk, unspecified, raw Raw | 137 | 23.8 g | 7.8 g | 0.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, tilapia, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 180 | 22.3 g | 7.8 g | 6.6 g |
| Fish, whiting, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 174 | 20.5 g | 7.8 g | 6.2 g |
| Fish, bass, freshwater, mixed species, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 146 | 24.2 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Fish, tilefish, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 147 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.7 g |
| Fish, salmon, pink, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 153 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 5.3 g |
| Fish, mullet, striped, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 150 | 24.8 g | 0 g | 4.9 g |
| Fish, bass, grilled Cooked | 143 | 23.4 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho, wild, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 139 | 23.5 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked mollusks?
100 g of cooked mollusks has 172 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 146 kcal.
Is cooked mollusks high in protein?
Cooked mollusks contains 23.8 g of protein per 100 g (48% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.2 g in 3 oz (85 g). About 58% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in cooked mollusks?
Cooked mollusks has 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in cooked mollusks?
Cooked mollusks contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.85 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked mollusks contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (1,000% DV), manganese (296% DV), selenium (163% DV), iron (37% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (32% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked mollusks?
100 g contains 369 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does mollusks have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat has 172 kcal, while mollusks, snail, raw has 90 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174217. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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