Fish & seafood

Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw

FDC 174216cup (150 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 86 · +11 vs Fish & seafood median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw ranks among the most nutrient-dense foods we cover, scoring 86 of 100. Within fish & seafood it ranks 7 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (24% DV), an excellent source of iron (22% DV). Most of its 86 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 11.9 g · 58%Carb 3.7 g · 18%Fat 2.2 g · 24%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories86 kcal4%
Total fat2.2 g3%
Saturated fat0.43 g2%
Cholesterol28 mg9%
Sodium286 mg12%
Carbohydrate3.7 g1%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein12 g24%
Potassium320 mg7%
Calcium26 mg2%
Iron4 mg22%
Magnesium34 mg8%
Vitamin C8 mg9%
Vitamin A48 µg5%
Vitamin E0.55 mg4%

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FDC 174216

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein24% DV
Iron22% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density86 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g12 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g286 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Turtle, green, rawDensity 86 vs 86Frog legs, rawDensity 87 vs 86Fish, roe, mixed species, rawDensity 88 vs 86

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