Calories in 1/2 Cup of Raw Blue Mussel
1/2 cup of raw blue mussel (75 g) has 65 calories. That is 3% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 8.9 g of protein, 1.7 g of fat and 2.8 g of carbohydrates, a split of 58% protein, 24% fat and 18% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of raw blue mussel has 32 and 3/4 cup of raw blue mussel has 97 calories. Burning 65 calories takes about 12 minutes of brisk walking or 5 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Raw Blue Mussel calories by serving size
Common amounts of raw blue mussel with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 small raw blue mussel | 10 g | 9 | 1.2 g | 0.2 g | 0.4 g |
| 1 medium raw blue mussel | 16 g | 14 | 1.9 g | 0.4 g | 0.6 g |
| 2 small raw blue mussels | 20 g | 17 | 2.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 large raw blue mussel | 20 g | 17 | 2.4 g | 0.4 g | 0.7 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 24 | 3.4 g | 0.6 g | 1 g |
| 2 medium raw blue mussels | 32 g | 28 | 3.8 g | 0.7 g | 1.2 g |
| 2 large raw blue mussels | 40 g | 34 | 4.8 g | 0.9 g | 1.5 g |
| 50g | 50 g | 43 | 6 g | 1.1 g | 1.8 g |
| 1/2 cup | 75 g | 65 | 8.9 g | 1.7 g | 2.8 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 86 | 12 g | 2.2 g | 3.7 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 98 | 13 g | 2.5 g | 4.2 g |
| 1 cup | 150 g | 129 | 18 g | 3.4 g | 5.5 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 172 | 24 g | 4.5 g | 7.4 g |
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Raw Blue Mussel: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of raw blue mussel?
1/2 cup of raw blue mussel weighs about 75 g and has 65 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of raw blue mussel?
1/2 cup of raw blue mussel has 8.9 g of protein, which is 18% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of raw blue mussel?
1/2 cup of raw blue mussel has 2.8 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much raw blue mussel is 100 calories?
100 calories of raw blue mussel is 116 g, about 7 1/2 medium raw blue mussels.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 174216. Original description: Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw. Portion weights are USDA household measures.