Mussels 1 has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 12g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 19, for Mussels 1, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 8% | |
Calories from Fat | 86% | |
Calories from Carbs | 6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 12 IU | 0.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 143 mg | 14.3% | ||
Iron | 5 mg | 27.8% | ||
Potassium | 530 mg | 15.1% | ||
Sodium | 387 mg | 16.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 12 g | 4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.08 g | 0.32% | ||
Sugars | 0.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17 g | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 79 g | 121.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 48 g | 240% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 845 Calories from Fat 707
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 79 g 121.5%
Saturated Fat 48 g 240%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 290 mg 96.7%
Sodium 387 mg 16.1%
Total Carbohydrates 12 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.08 g0.32%
Sugars 0.5 g
Protein 17 g 34%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C
Calcium 14.3% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 172
Protein 23.8 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 64
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 2.65 g | Fat 1.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 634
Protein 43 g | Carbs 22 g | Fat 36 g
Per Serving | Calories 609
Protein 17 g | Carbs 82 g | Fat 31 g