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.

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Nutrition facts

The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 serving (100g).

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NutrientPer 100gPer 1 serving
Calories172 kcal172 kcal
Protein24 g24 g
Carbs7 g7 g
Fat4 g4 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat1 g1 g
Sodium369 mg369 mg
Potassium268 mg268 mg
Calcium33 mg33 mg
Iron6.7 mg6.7 mg
Magnesium37 mg37 mg
Zinc2.7 mg2.7 mg
Vitamin C14 mg14 mg
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg
Vitamin B1224 µg24 µg
Folate76 µg76 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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