Calories in 1 1/2 Cups of Mussels
1 1/2 cups of mussels (203 g) has 221 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 30 g of protein, 5.8 g of fat and 9.5 g of carbohydrates, a split of 58% protein, 24% fat and 18% carbs. For comparison, 1 cup of mussels has 147 and 2 cups of mussels has 294 calories. Burning 221 calories takes about 39 minutes of brisk walking or 18 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Mussels calories by serving size
Common amounts of mussels with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mussel | 15 g | 16 | 2.3 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 31 | 4.3 g | 0.8 g | 1.3 g |
| 2 mussels | 30 g | 33 | 4.5 g | 0.9 g | 1.4 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 55 | 7.5 g | 1.4 g | 2.3 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 74 | 10 g | 1.9 g | 3.2 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 109 | 15 g | 2.8 g | 4.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 124 | 17 g | 3.2 g | 5.3 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 147 | 20 g | 3.8 g | 6.3 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 218 | 30 g | 5.7 g | 9.3 g |
| 1 1/2 cups | 203 g | 221 | 30 g | 5.8 g | 9.5 g |
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Mussels: common questions
How many calories are in 1 1/2 cups of mussels?
1 1/2 cups of mussels weighs about 203 g and has 221 calories.
How much protein is in 1 1/2 cups of mussels?
1 1/2 cups of mussels has 30 g of protein, which is 61% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 1/2 cups of mussels?
1 1/2 cups of mussels has 9.5 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much mussels is 100 calories?
100 calories of mussels is 92 g, about 6 mussels.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706350. Original description: Mussels. Portion weights are USDA household measures.