🦪 Protein in Mussels
Mussels has 24 g of protein per 100 g, along with 172 kcal, 7.4 g carbs and 4.5 g fat. That means 56% of its calories come from protein — it sits in the seafood group of the Procaaf food database.
Protein
24 g
Calories
172
Carbs
7.4 g
Fats
4.5 g
Protein by portion size
| Portion | kcal | Protein | Carbs | Fats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 g | 52 | 7.2 g | 2.2 g | 1.3 g |
| 50 g | 86 | 12 g | 3.7 g | 2.3 g |
| 100 g | 172 | 24 g | 7.4 g | 4.5 g |
| 150 g | 258 | 36 g | 11.1 g | 6.8 g |
| 200 g | 344 | 48 g | 14.8 g | 9 g |
Higher-protein alternatives
- Goose (roasted) — 25 g per 100 g
- Lamb Chop — 25 g per 100 g
- Sardines — 25 g per 100 g
- Beef Burger Patty (80/20) — 26 g per 100 g
- Canned Tuna (water) — 26 g per 100 g
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Frequently asked questions
- How much protein is in mussels?
- Mussels contains 24 g of protein per 100 g, alongside 172 kcal, 7.4 g carbs and 4.5 g fat.
- How much protein is in 200 g of mussels?
- A 200 g portion of mussels gives about 48 g protein and 344 calories.
- Is mussels a good protein source?
- Yes — about 56% of the calories in mussels come from protein, which makes it an efficient protein source when you are eating in a deficit.
- How many calories are in 30 g of mussels?
- 30 g of mussels has roughly 52 calories, 7.2 g protein, 2.2 g carbs and 1.3 g fat.