Description
Mussels is a food in the "Seafood" category and it is high in proteins. It is a food with a moderate energy density: 100g provide about 8% of the recommended daily energy intake. Mussels as a high content of , which is why its daily consumption should be limited. Mussels is rich in minerals and vitamins. The most present mineral is Sodium (Na) and in 100g it contains enough Selenium (Se) to provide 163636% of the daily requirement. The most common vitamin is Vitamin A and in 100g it contains enough Folate (B9) to provide 19000% of the daily requirement.
Glycemic Index: 50/100 (low)
Glycemic Load: 3/100 (low)
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Nutrition Facts (100g)
| | RDA |
|---|
| Energy |
172 kcal
719 kJ |
9% |
| Protein |
24 g |
48% |
| Carbohydrate |
7.4 g |
3% |
| Fat |
4.5 g |
6% |
| Saturated 2 |
0.85 g |
(of recommended max) 4% |
| Monounsatured |
1 g |
3% |
| Polyunsatured |
1.2 g |
6% |
2 A maximum of 20g of saturated fat per day is recommended
Minerals
| Calcium (Ca) |
33 mg |
3% |
| Iron (Fe) |
7 mg |
39% |
| Magnesium (Mg) |
37 mg |
9% |
| Phosphorus (P) |
285 mg |
23% |
| Potassium (K) |
268 mg |
6% |
| Sodium (Na) |
369 mg |
16% |
| Zinc (Zn) |
2.7 mg |
25% |
| Copper (Cu) |
0.15 mg |
17% |
| Manganese (Mn) |
6.8 mg |
296% |
| Selenium (Se) |
90 mg |
163636% |
Vitamins
| Thiamin (B1) |
0.3 mg |
25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.42 mg |
32% |
| Niacin (B3) |
3 mg |
19% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) |
0.95 mg |
19% |
| Pyridoxine (B6) |
0.1 mg |
6% |
| Folate (B9) |
76 mg |
19000% |
| Ascorbic acid (C) |
14 mg |
16% |
| Vitamin A |
91 mg |
10111% |
Amino acids
| Histidine |
0.46 g |
66% |
| Lysine |
1.8 g |
86% |
Data analysis
Macronutrients relative proportion
This graph shows the relative percentage of each macronutrient in relation to the one most present. Mussels is high in proteins.
⬤ Carbohydrates: 20.6%
⬤ Fats: 12.5%
⬤ Proteins: 66.9%
Vitamins relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each vitamin in relation to the one most present. The most abundant vitamin is Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a fat soluble vitamin. This means that any excess can be stored for later use. Vitamin A helps the body to maintain healthy teeth, bones, soft tissue, mucous membranes, and skin.
This graph shows the amount of each vitamin (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Minerals relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each mineral in relation to the one most present. The most abundant mineral is Sodium (Na). Sodium (Na) is labeled as macromineral because the body needs it in high amount. Sodium (Na) helps the body mantain proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction.
This graph shows the amount of each mineral (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
Essential amino acids relative proportion
This graph shows the percentage of each essential amino acid in relation to the one most present. The most abundant aminoacid is Lysine.
This graph shows the amount of each essential amino acid (green area) in relation to the recommended daily intake (gray line).
