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Mussels

Mussels provide 11.9 g of protein for 86 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 13.8 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Blue mussels, raw

  • 86 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 11.9 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 5 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving provides about 86 kcal, 11.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for mussels per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 100 g (3.5 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (100 g (3.5 oz))
Calories86 kcal86 kcal
Protein11.9 g11.9 g
Carbohydrates3.7 g3.7 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat2.2 g2.2 g
of which saturated0.4 g0.4 g
Water80.6 g80.6 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 86 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 13.8 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 80.6 g of water) = 5.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
Easy to digest
It is a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. This is an editorial judgment based on common patient guidance, not a measurement: everyone tolerates foods differently.
Low energy density
It has 100 kcal or less per 100 g: plenty of volume for few calories, which helps you feel full. On a GLP-1 medication, which already reduces your appetite, make sure these foods do not push protein foods off your plate.

Frequently asked questions about mussels

How much protein is in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of mussels?

100 g (3.5 oz) of mussels has 11.9 g of protein. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 11.9 g of protein. That is 13.8 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why they carry our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of mussels have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of mussels has 86 kcal. A typical 100 g (3.5 oz) serving has about 86 kcal. That is a low energy density.

Are mussels filling?

Yes, very filling for the calories they provide: our estimated satiety score is 5 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 1 (low energy density: 86 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 13.8 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 1 (solid food with 80.6 g of water) = 5. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

How do mussels sit with nausea from a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about mussels on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “Easy to digest”: a soft or low-fat food that many people tolerate well when they feel nauseous or get full quickly. “Low energy density”: plenty of volume for few calories; make sure it does not push protein foods off your plate. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of mussels?

We use 100 g (3.5 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 86 kcal, 11.9 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw (FDC ID 174216). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .