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Nutritional Profile of Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

We got 46 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method).

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 four nutrients.

These are

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for seven additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

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 top-of-the-line (Top 10) for four nutrients.

These are

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for eight additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Table of Contents

Nutrient Content Of Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

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 Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

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 Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

7.4%
4.5%
23.7%
60.5%
Carbs
Fats
Protein
Water

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 Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

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: Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference
7.4 g
2.1 g
50
1799
Fatty Acids (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated
1 g
286.3 mg
256
1919
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated
1.2 g
343 mg
186
1416
Fatty Acids, total saturated
846 mg
239.8 mg
223
2011
Total Lipid (Fat)
4.5 g
1.3 g
232
1302
Saturated Fats (3)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Myristic Acid (14:0)
117 mg
33.2 mg
159
1033
Palmitic Acid (16:0)
585 mg
165.8 mg
223
1697
Stearic Acid (18:0)
135 mg
38.3 mg
263
1556
Monounsaturated Fats (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Erucic Acid (22:1)
52 mg
14.7 mg
99
160
Oleic Acid (18:1)
408 mg
115.7 mg
287
2424
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)
275 mg
78 mg
136
708
Paullinic Acid (20:1)
275 mg
78 mg
102
223
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)
504 mg
142.9 mg
113
136
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)
44 mg
12.5 mg
125
153
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)
374 mg
106 mg
72
89
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)
139 mg
39.4 mg
51
155
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)
36 mg
10.2 mg
317
2358
Linolenic Acid (18:3)
40 mg
11.3 mg
220
916
Parinaric Acid (18:4)
70 mg
19.8 mg
83
97
Protein (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Protein
23.7 g
6.7 g
58
274
Water-soluble Vitamins (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Folate, DFE
63 µg
17.9 µg
8
392
Folate, food
63 µg
17.9 µg
6
226
Folate, total
63 µg
17.9 µg
6
321
Niacin
2.9 mg
813.6 µg
216
1113
Riboflavin
397 µg
112.5 µg
33
415
Thiamin
303 µg
85.9 µg
18
581
Vitamin B12
21.5 µg
6.1 µg
12
48
Vitamin B6
90 µg
25.5 µg
281
891
Vitamin C
12.7 mg
3.6 mg
9
496
Fat-soluble Vitamins (4)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
alpha-Tocopherol
1.1 mg
311.8 µg
137
533
Phylloquinone
0.2 µg
0.1 µg
88
923
Retinol
86 µg
24.4 µg
52
393
Vitamin A, RAE
86 µg
24.4 µg
53
624
Minerals (9)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Calcium, Ca
52 mg
14.7 mg
77
495
Copper, Cu
159 µg
45.1 µg
128
690
Iron, Fe
7.1 mg
2 mg
17
289
Magnesium, Mg
68 mg
19.3 mg
24
256
Phosphorus, P
294 mg
83.3 mg
85
370
Potassium, K
573 mg
162.4 mg
17
330
Selenium, Se
89.2 µg
25.3 µg
17
59
Sodium, Na
909 mg
257.7 mg
17
253
Zinc, Zn
3.2 mg
904.3 µg
49
594
Other Micronutrients (2)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Cholesterol
56 mg
15.9 mg
115
325
Choline
129 mg
36.6 mg
15
134
Water (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Water
60.5 g
17.2 g
202
1336
Other (1)per
100g
per
Oz
Rank
Cat.
Rank
Foods
Kcal (Energy)
171 kcal
48.5 kcal
95
517
Figure 2. Nutritional profile of cooked mussels (unspecified cooking method) with 46 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Cooked Mussels (Unspecified Cooking Method)

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / MeasurementWeight in GrWeight in Oz
1 Small Mussel5.0 g0.2 oz
1 Medium Mussel8.0 g0.3 oz
1 Large Mussel10.0 g0.4 oz
1 Oz, Cooked28.4 g1.0 oz
1 Cup, Cooked150.0 g5.3 oz
Figure 3. Common serving sizes of cooked mussels (unspecified cooking method)

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