KETO VERDICTMODERATE
Mussels are keto-friendly in moderation—~3.7g net carbs per 100g. Protein-rich, budget-friendly, and nutrient-dense; pair with fatty sauces and track portions.
Are Mussels Keto?
Shellfish
YOUR PORTION
How much are you having?
Scale the published reference values to your portion.
Per 100 g (as listed by source). USDA FoodData Central.
How this is calculated
total carbohydrate - fiber. Each published value is multiplied by your portion divided by the reference amount. No extra fiber, sugar alcohol or allulose deductions are applied here.
Grams and milliliters are not interchangeable. Household measures require a food-specific conversion; check your scale or product label.
3.7gnet carbs in your portion
- Total carbs
- 3.7g
- Fiber
- 0g
- Protein
- 11.9g
- Fat
- 2.2g
- Calories
- 86
Mussels are keto-friendly in moderation—~3.7g net carbs per 100g. Protein-rich, budget-friendly, and nutrient-dense; pair with fatty sauces and track portions.
- Net carbs (100 g)3.7g
- Protein (100 g)11.9g
- Fat (100 g)2.2g
- Keto verdictEnjoy in moderation
NUTRITION FACTS
Per 100 g (as listed by source)
Net Carbs
3.7g
Total Carbs
3.7g
Fiber
0g
Protein
11.9g
Fat
2.2g
Calories
86
Source: USDA FoodData Central reference record
Source fit: generic reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ
Net-carb calculation: total carbohydrate - fiber
This USDA record is used as a generic nutrition reference; variety, brand, or preparation may differ.
Nutrition record reviewed 2026-07-09. Maintained by KetoLens Team.
HOW TO ENJOY IT ON KETO
- Moderate net carbs: ~3.7g per 100g fits most keto macros with portion control
- Solid protein: ~12g per 100g supports satiety and muscle maintenance
- Naturally lean—add Butter, Olive Oil, or cream sauces to hit keto fat targets
- Nutrient-dense: notable B12, selenium, zinc, iron, and manganese
- Quick-cooking seafood for fast weeknight keto meals
- Versatile flavors: works with Mediterranean, Thai coconut, or Spanish-style seasonings
PREPARATION SUGGESTIONS
CLASSIC GARLIC WHITE WINE
Steam mussels in dry White Wine with garlic, butter, and herbs; serve with the broth.
THAI COCONUT CURRY
Simmer in Coconut Milk (Full Fat) with red curry paste, ginger, and a squeeze of Lime.
TOMATO BASIL MUSSELS
Cook in tomato sauce with garlic and basil; enrich with Heavy Cream for silkiness.
GARLIC BUTTER STEAMED
Steam with generous garlic butter, a splash of White Wine, and parsley.
SPANISH STYLE WITH CHORIZO
Sauté Chorizo, add mussels, tomatoes, paprika, and wine; simmer until opened.
LEMON HERB MUSSELS
Steam with Lemon juice, butter, thyme, and garlic; finish with lemon zest.