BMussels
Cooked, moist heat · Fish & Seafood
Graded B — 56 out of 100, #14 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (87/100); omega-3 drags it down (27/100).
The short version: B12 and iron levels that embarrass most red meat.
Nutrition facts
Nutrition Facts
Why it scored 56
Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.
Where it ranks
#14 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →
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Questions people ask
Is Mussels healthy?
It grades B — 56 out of 100, #14 of 28 seafood in our system. B12 and iron levels that embarrass most red meat.
How many calories are in Mussels?
172 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.
How is the nutrition score for Mussels calculated?
Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.