Mussels
Fish & Seafood
Seasonal
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Moon
Mussels peak from September to April.
According to the traditional rule of only eating shellfish during months containing the letter R, mussels are at their best when the water is colder. During this time, the meat is plump, sweet, and at its highest quality. Mussels are one of the most sustainable seafood choices available; as filter feeders, they actually help clean the water around them and require no supplemental feed, making rope-grown varieties an excellent option for the environmentally conscious shopper.
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g
Energy74 kcal / 312 kJ
Protein12.1 g
Carbs2.5 g
Fat1.8 g
— saturated0.4 g
Salt290 mg Na
Iron2.53 mg
Figures are estimates per 100 g from reference data and may differ from the
product you use. Always check the packaging for accurate nutrition and allergen
information. Not a substitute for professional dietary advice.
Reference data McCance & Widdowson 2021
Mussels, raw · 16-497 · JM
Purchased alive
Energy & Proximates
Energy74.00kcal
Energy312.00kJ
Water80.90g
Protein12.10g
Fat1.80g
Carbohydrates2.50g
of which sugars—g
of which starch—g
Fibre (AOAC)—g
Fibre (NSP)—g
Alcohol—g
Fat Breakdown
Total fat1.80g
Saturated0.40g
Monounsaturated0.30g
Polyunsaturated0.60g
Trans—g
Omega-3—g
Omega-6—g
Cholesterol41.00mg
Minerals
Sodium290.00mg
Potassium90.00mg
Calcium38.00mg
Magnesium23.00mg
Phosphorus240.00mg
Iron2.530mg
Copper0.220mg
Zinc2.500mg
Selenium51.00µg
Iodine140.00µg
Vitamins
Vitamin A—µg
Vitamin D0.001µg
Vitamin E0.740mg
Vitamin C—mg
Thiamin (B1)0.020mg
Riboflavin (B2)0.350mg
Niacin (B3)1.600mg
Vitamin B60.080mg
Vitamin B1219.000µg
Folate37.00µg
Out of season
