Black Mussel Whole & Green Half shell Mussel They vary in color from light brown through dark blue or black or Green. Meat colors also vary from creamy to brown and orange. The soft parts enclosed by the shell are all edible. Mussels are sweet, plump, and tender with a somewhat firmer bite than a clam and have a distinctive rich, sweet taste.Green mussel meat looks similar to blue mussel meat but, because the mussels are generally larger, it tends to taste more succulent. The plump, tender meat is creamy white when the mussel is male and apricot to orange when the mussel is female.
Nutrition Facts |
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Serving Size: 100 g Calorie 170( Calorie from Fat 12.6) | ||
Amount per serving | ||
Total Fat |
4.5 g |
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Saturated Fat |
1.5 g |
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Sodium | 370 mg | |
Protein |
24 g |
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Cholesterol | 55 mg | |
Iron | 6.3 mg | |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. |