USDA Survey
Mussels
According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706350, data refreshed August 2026), nutrition facts per 100g, sourced verbatim.
- 109
- Calorieslow density
- 15.1g
- Proteinhigh · 30% DV
- 4.7g
- Carbslow · 2% DV
- 2.8g
- Fatlow · 4% DV
Mussels contains 109 calories per 100g according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 15.1g of protein, 2.8g of fat, and 4.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. Data is sourced verbatim from the USDA Survey database, refreshed August 2026.
- More protein than 62% of USDA whole foods
The verdict
Mussels is protein-dense for its calories, with 15.1g of protein per 100g.
- 15.1g
- protein per 100g
- Top 38%
- protein vs USDA whole foods
- 109
- calories per 100g
Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.
Mussels contains 109 calories per 100g, according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 15.1g of protein, 2.8g of fat, and 4.7g of carbohydrates per 100g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are normalized to a 100g serving per the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.
Where this data comes from
USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Mussels is catalogued there as FDC ID 2706350, a usda survey entry. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC USDA Survey program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. Values are shown on the USDA per-100 g basis.
By the per-100g standardization, Mussels reads as high protein, low carb, low fat within common dietary frameworks. Compare it against 6 nutritionally similar items in Nearby Foods below.
Nutritional Value at a Glance
Mussels is a high-protein food (by FDA per-100g convention), making it suitable for muscle building and recovery diets.
Notable micronutrients include Iron, Fe (28% DV).
Allergen indicators
No FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicator was detected in the product name and brand text scan (milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame). Absence-of-flag does NOT mean allergen-free. The USDA FoodData Central release does not always include a full ingredient list, always verify with the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the physical package before consumption.
Where the calories mostly come from
Values per 100g
Macro Breakdown
Values shown per 100g, the USDA FoodData Central standardization. Serving size for this entry is not declared in the USDA release.
Where Mussels ranks on protein
Its 15.1g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.
Protein per 100g - Mussels vs every USDA reference food
USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value
15 Top 38% higher than 62% of 7,880 USDA reference foods
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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · August 2026
Full Nutrient Breakdown
Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.
Macronutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.7 G | 2% |
| Energy | 109 KCAL | |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.00 G | 0% |
| Protein | 15.1 G | 30% |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 G | |
| Total lipid (fat) | 2.8 G | 4% |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 G | |
| Caffeine | 0 MG | |
| Theobromine | 0 MG | |
| Water | 75.4 G |
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Choline, total | 82 MG | |
| Folate, DFE | 40.0 UG | |
| Folate, food | 40.0 UG | |
| Folate, total | 40.0 UG | |
| Folic acid | 0.0 UG | |
| Niacin | 2 MG | |
| Riboflavin | 0 MG | |
| Thiamin | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin B-12 | 12.9 UG | |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 8 MG | |
| Vitamin E, added | 0 MG | |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.1 UG |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 33 MG | 3% |
| Iron, Fe | 5 MG | 28% |
| Potassium, K | 405 MG | 9% |
| Sodium, Na | 362 MG | 16% |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.0 UG | |
| Carotene, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Copper, Cu | 0 MG | |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.0 UG | |
| Lycopene | 0.0 UG | |
| Magnesium, Mg | 43 MG | |
| Phosphorus, P | 249 MG | |
| Retinol | 58.0 UG | |
| Selenium, Se | 56.7 UG | |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 58.0 UG | |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.0 UG | |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 1 MG | |
| Zinc, Zn | 2 MG |
Lipids
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 35 MG | 12% |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.54 G | 3% |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.64 G | |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.77 G | |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.17 G | |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.26 G | |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.17 G | |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.03 G | |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.02 G | |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.03 G | |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.04 G | |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.09 G | |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.24 G | |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.03 G | |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.32 G | |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.07 G | |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.37 G | |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.09 G | |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 G | |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 G |
Other
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.0 UG |
Key takeaways
- Mussels delivers 15.1g of protein per 100g, more than 62% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
- It carries 109 calories per 100g.
- Its standout micronutrient is iron, fe, at 28% of the Daily Value per 100g.
- Based on its per-100g profile, it fits high protein, low carb, low fat patterns.
Nearby Foods
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Similar Protein Content
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Compare beyond this food group
Nationwide peers by calories & protein
Two USDA FDC-derived comparison paths for Mussels: nearest calories and nearest protein among indexable foods outside this food group (sr_legacy / foundation, calories ≥50 kcal or protein ≥5 g per 100 g). Same-group calorie and protein swaps stay in the sections above.
Similar calories (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by kcal/100 g. This record: 109 kcal.
Similar protein (other groups)
Nearest indexable foods by protein g/100 g. This record: 15.1g.
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- Sausage, Italian, turkey, smoked Δ 0.0 g protein 15.1g158 kcal
- Sausage, turkey, hot, smoked Δ 0.0 g protein 15.1g158 kcal
- Pork, cured, ham and water product, slice, boneless, separable lean and fat, heated, pan-broil Δ 0.0 g protein 15.1g124 kcal
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Primary source data
Data Sources & Methodology
Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.
Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 2706350) — USDA Survey database. Verify with USDA →
Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.
Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.
All federal data sources used on this page
- USDA FoodData Central — SR Legacy — nutrient composition for generic and staple foods (Standard Reference lineage, final release April 2018). fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Foundation Foods — nutrient values from USDA's newer, most rigorously lab-analyzed dataset. fdc.nal.usda.gov/Foundation_Foods_Documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — Branded Foods — manufacturer-submitted label data for packaged products. fdc.nal.usda.gov/data-documentation
- USDA FoodData Central — FNDDS (Survey) — the Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies, used in national nutrition surveys. ars.usda.gov/fndds
- FDA Nutrition Facts Label regulations — the Daily Value percentages and label format this page's figures are computed against. fda.gov/food/nutrition-facts-label
- FDA food allergen labeling (FALCPA + FASTER Act) — the Big 9 major-allergen disclosure rules referenced on this page. fda.gov/food-allergies
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