The short answer
Higher in carbs than most seafood, so keep portions modest.
A typical serving is 3 oz cooked (85 g). That has 146 calories, 20.4 g protein, 3.8 g fat and 6.3 g net carbs (6.3 g total carbs − 0 g fiber).
How many servings fit in your carb budget?
Based on using your entire daily net-carb limit on this one food, which you would not do in practice.
Lower-carb swaps for mussels
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g: 172 kcal · 7.4 g net carbs · 24 g protein · 4.5 g fat. Estimates vary by brand and preparation.
Frequently asked questions
Is mussels keto?
Mussels can fit a keto diet in small portions. A serving (3 oz cooked (85 g)) has about 6.3 g of net carbs, roughly 25% of a typical 25 g daily limit.
How many carbs are in mussels?
A serving of mussels (3 oz cooked (85 g)) has about 6.3 g of total carbohydrates and 0 g of fiber, which works out to roughly 6.3 g of net carbs. Per 100 g it has about 7.4 g of net carbs.
Can I eat mussels on a keto diet?
In small portions, yes. Higher in carbs than most seafood, so keep portions modest. Count it toward your daily net carb limit and keep the serving modest.
What can I eat instead of mussels?
Lower-carb swaps include salmon, shrimp, cod.
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