Protein in Mussels - 1 cup mussel

In a 1 cup mussel ( 1 Cup ) there are about 129 calories out of which 30 calories come from fat. The total fat content of 1 Cup 1 cup mussel is 3.36 g. Within the fat content, a 1 cup mussel contains 0.64 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.91 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.76 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a 1 Cup 1 cup mussel is 42 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A 1 Cup 1 cup mussel contains about 0 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single 1 Cup 1 cup mussel contains about 429 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a 1 cup mussel is 5.54 (g), 2% of daily value.

Sugar in a 1 cup mussel is about 0 g and the amount of protein in a 1 cup mussel is approximately 17.85 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a 1 cup mussel .

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