Blue mussels (de-shelled) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Blue mussels (de-shelled) consist of 2% fat, 11% protein, 2% carbs, 0% fiber and 83% water. With 70 of calories per 100g Blue mussels (de-shelled) are 85% lower than other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs. In total 26% of the calories in Blue mussels (de-shelled) are from fat, 63% from protein and 11% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 2.0g carbs in a serving of 100g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in zinc Covers 0.2% of Zinc RDA per portion
  • High in iron Covers 0.3% of Iron RDA per portion

Can you eat Blue mussels (de-shelled) for a low carb diet?

With 2g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 100g, Blue mussels (de-shelled) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Blue mussels (de-shelled) contain no Fructose, are Gluten free and have no Lactose.

Blue mussels (de-shelled): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Blue mussels (de-shelled)
avg Crustaceans and molluscs[1]
Calories (kcal) 70.0 82.2
Fat (g) 2.0 1.5
Protein (g) 11.0 15.7
Carbohydrates (g) 2.0 1.6
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 1.6
Polysaccharides (g) 2.0 1.6
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 300.0 286.8
Water (g) 83.0 79.4
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (100g) of Blue mussels (de-shelled) contain:

  • 70.0 Calories
  • 2.0g of Fat
  • 11.0g of Protein
  • and 2.0g of Carbs
  • 300.0mg of sodium - 0.2% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 30.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 1.8mg of Zinc - 0.2% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 4.2mg of Iron - 0.3% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 285.0mg of Potassium - 0.1% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 3.0mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • 8.0mg of Vitamin B12 - 2.5% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

For every gram of carbs in Blue mussels (de-shelled) you get

  • 5.50 grams of protein compared to the average of 0.46g per gram of carbs among all foods. Other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs have on average 9.61g of proteins per 1 gram of carbs.
  • 1.00 grams of fat (total average 0.66g, other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs 0.94g)
  • 0.00 grams of fibers (total average 0.13g, other foods in Crustaceans and molluscs 0.00g)

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Blue mussels (de-shelled)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Blue mussels (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 3.0 1.8
Vitamin E (mg) 0.8 1.3
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.1 0.3
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 35.0 13.4
Vitamin B12 (μg) 8.0 3.3
Retinol (μg) 55.0 19.8
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Are Blue mussels (de-shelled) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (100g) for Blue mussels (de-shelled) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Blue mussels (de-shelled)

Minerals
per 100g
Blue mussels (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 30.0 41.8
Zinc (mg) 1.8 3.7
Sodium (mg) 300.0 286.8
Calcium (mg) 25.0 69.5
Iron (mg) 4.2 2.6
Potassium (mg) 285.0 260.0
Phosphorus (mg) 200.0 193.6
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

Are Blue mussels (de-shelled) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Blue mussels (de-shelled) we looked at the portion size (100g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Blue mussels (de-shelled)

2.0% of Blue mussels (de-shelled) are carbs, per serving of 100g that makes 2.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Blue mussels (de-shelled)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 2.0 1.6
Total carbs (g) 2.0 1.6
[1] average of Crustaceans and molluscs

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Blue mussels (de-shelled)?

The Glycemic Index of Blue mussels (de-shelled) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Blue mussels (de-shelled)

  • are Gluten free
  • have no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Blue mussels (de-shelled)

Of the 2.0g total fat per 100g in Blue mussels (de-shelled), 0.6g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 0.7g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 0.5g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 125.0mg.