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Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
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Values for 100 g. Change the serving to recalculate.
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 13.6 MG | 15% | |
| Thiamin | 0.3 MG | 25% | |
| Riboflavin | 0.4 MG | 32% | |
| Niacin | 3 MG | 19% | |
| Pantothenic acid | 1.0 MG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.1 MG | 6% | |
| Folate, total | 76 UG | 19% | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 24 UG | 1000% | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 91 UG | 10% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 33 MG | 3% | |
| Iron, Fe | 6.7 MG | 37% | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 37 MG | 9% | |
| Phosphorus, P | 285 MG | 23% | |
| Potassium, K | 268 MG | 6% | |
| Sodium, Na | 369 MG | 16% | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2.7 MG | 24% | |
| Copper, Cu | 0.1 MG | 17% | |
| Manganese, Mn | 6.8 MG | 296% | |
| Selenium, Se | 89.6 UG | 163% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Excellent source of protein with 23.8g per 100g, great for muscle building and recovery.
- Good source of Iron, Fe (37% DV).
- Good source of Phosphorus, P (23% DV).
- Good source of Zinc, Zn (24% DV).
- Rich source of Manganese, Mn (296% of Daily Value per 100g).
- Rich source of Selenium, Se (163% of Daily Value per 100g).
About Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat
Cooking blue mussels concentrates everything: protein climbs, fat increases modestly, and carbohydrates roughly double from their raw levels as water cooks off. The flesh becomes firmer and more intensely flavored when steamed, and the cooking liquid they release makes one of the best natural broths in seafood cooking. Served in a deep bowl with crusty bread to soak up the juice, a pot of steamed mussels is both nutritious and economical, making them one of the better value propositions in the seafood case.
Dietary Information
Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat is considered high-protein, making it a suitable choice for various dietary plans.
Notable micronutrients in Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat include Vitamin B-12 (1000% DV) , Manganese, Mn (296% DV) , Selenium, Se (163% DV) , Iron, Fe (37% DV) , and Riboflavin (32% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 172 calories per 100 grams, Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat gets 55% of its calories from protein, 17% from carbohydrates, and 23% from fat. This is moderate, similar to many lean proteins and whole grains.
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