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Nutritional Profile of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
We got 70 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:
- Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for nine additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
- Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
- Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Manganese, Mn (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks notably well (Top 25) for six additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Folate, total (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Vitamin C (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- gamma-Tocopherol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Carbohydrates (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Carbohydrates, by difference | 3.7 g | 1 g | 80 | 2155 |
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 507 mg | 143.7 mg | 318 | 2372 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 606 mg | 171.8 mg | 279 | 1909 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 425 mg | 120.5 mg | 315 | 2396 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 2.2 g | 635 mg | 310 | 1524 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 59 mg | 16.7 mg | 207 | 1091 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 294 mg | 83.3 mg | 308 | 1985 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 68 mg | 19.3 mg | 317 | 1623 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 122 | 185 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 205 mg | 58.1 mg | 340 | 2611 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 206 | 845 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 138 mg | 39.1 mg | 146 | 336 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (7) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 253 mg | 71.7 mg | 177 | 216 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 22 mg | 6.2 mg | 146 | 175 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 188 mg | 53.3 mg | 138 | 164 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 70 mg | 19.8 mg | 99 | 224 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 335 | 2376 |
| Linolenic Acid (18:3) | 20 mg | 5.7 mg | 239 | 936 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 35 mg | 9.9 mg | 108 | 130 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 720 mg | 204.1 mg | 103 | 353 |
| Arginine | 868 mg | 246.1 mg | 96 | 293 |
| Aspartic Acid | 1.2 g | 326 mg | 124 | 274 |
| Cystine | 156 mg | 44.2 mg | 119 | 340 |
| Glutamic Acid | 1.6 g | 459.3 mg | 140 | 480 |
| Glycine | 744 mg | 210.9 mg | 120 | 389 |
| Histidine | 228 mg | 64.6 mg | 196 | 781 |
| Isoleucine | 518 mg | 146.9 mg | 145 | 533 |
| Leucine | 838 mg | 237.6 mg | 110 | 353 |
| Lysine | 889 mg | 252 mg | 118 | 320 |
| Methionine | 268 mg | 76 mg | 185 | 687 |
| Phenylalanine | 426 mg | 120.8 mg | 185 | 640 |
| Proline | 486 mg | 137.8 mg | 191 | 647 |
| Serine | 533 mg | 151.1 mg | 173 | 566 |
| Threonine | 512 mg | 145.1 mg | 161 | 534 |
| Tryptophan | 133 mg | 37.7 mg | 132 | 332 |
| Tyrosine | 381 mg | 108 mg | 188 | 671 |
| Valine | 520 mg | 147.4 mg | 135 | 551 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 11.9 g | 3.4 g | 160 | 561 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 20 | 413 |
| Folate, food | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 14 | 247 |
| Folate, total | 42 µg | 11.9 µg | 14 | 342 |
| Niacin | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 315 | 1371 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 500 µg | 141.7 µg | 71 | 691 |
| Riboflavin | 210 µg | 59.5 µg | 72 | 601 |
| Thiamin | 160 µg | 45.4 µg | 81 | 724 |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg | 3.4 µg | 36 | 100 |
| Vitamin B6 | 50 µg | 14.2 µg | 306 | 931 |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 2.3 mg | 14 | 543 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| alpha-Tocopherol | 550 µg | 155.9 µg | 183 | 588 |
| gamma-Tocopherol | 20 µg | 5.7 µg | 18 | 434 |
| Phylloquinone | 0.1 µg | 0.03 µg | 89 | 924 |
| Retinol | 48 µg | 13.6 µg | 88 | 432 |
| Vitamin A, IU | 160 IU | 45.4 IU | 54 | 879 |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 48 µg | 13.6 µg | 89 | 663 |
| Minerals (10) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 103 | 521 |
| Copper, Cu | 94 µg | 26.6 µg | 165 | 755 |
| Iron, Fe | 4 mg | 1.1 mg | 37 | 526 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 57 | 300 |
| Manganese, Mn | 3.4 mg | 963.9 µg | 2 | 102 |
| Phosphorus, P | 197 mg | 55.8 mg | 178 | 467 |
| Potassium, K | 320 mg | 90.7 mg | 173 | 578 |
| Selenium, Se | 44.8 µg | 12.7 µg | 98 | 243 |
| Sodium, Na | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 209 | 863 |
| Zinc, Zn | 1.6 mg | 453.6 µg | 81 | 753 |
| Other Micronutrients (2) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 7.9 mg | 142 | 353 |
| Choline | 65 mg | 18.4 mg | 164 | 511 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 80.6 g | 22.8 g | 25 | 662 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 1.6 g | 450.8 mg | 71 | 501 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 86 kcal | 24.4 kcal | 180 | 603 |
| KJ (Energy) | 360 kj | 102.1 kj | 142 | 820 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Raw Blue Mussel (Mollusks)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 10.0 g | 0.4 oz |
| Medium | 16.0 g | 0.6 oz |
| Large | 20.0 g | 0.7 oz |
| Cup | 150.0 g | 5.3 oz |
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