USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Mussels?
Per 100g, Mussels has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 30/100. Its strongest contributions are Selenium, Vitamin B12, Iron. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
30/100
13 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 serving (100g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 serving |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 172 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Protein | 24 g | 24 g |
| Carbs | 7 g | 7 g |
| Fat | 4 g | 4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 369 mg | 369 mg |
| Potassium | 268 mg | 268 mg |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 33 mg |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 6.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 37 mg | 37 mg |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 14 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 24 µg | 24 µg |
| Folate | 76 µg | 76 µg |
Where Mussels contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Selenium
100%
90 µg per 100g
Vitamin B12
100%
24 µg per 100g
Iron
77%
6.7 mg per 100g
Phosphorus
52%
285 mg per 100g
Sat fat
1 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
369 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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