Nutrition Facts
Why Shellfish Is Good for You
Atlantic shellfish is packed with high-quality protein, essential vitamins, and minerals — naturally low in fat and calories.
| Nutrient | Clams | Mussels | Oysters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serving size | 3 oz | 3 oz | 6 medium |
| Calories | 126 kcal | 146 kcal | 57 kcal |
| Total fat | 2 g | 3.8 g | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 1 g | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 57 mg | 48 mg | 45 mg |
| Sodium | 95 mg | 314 mg | 177 mg |
| Potassium | 534 mg | 228 mg | 131 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 4.4 g | 6.3 g | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 21.7 g | 20.2 g | 5.9 g |
| Vitamin A | 10% | — | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 31% | 19% | 5% |
| Calcium | 8% | 3% | 4% |
| Iron | 132% | 32% | 31% |
| Zinc | 15% | 15% | 509% |
| Selenium | 78% | 109% | 76% |
| Manganese | 43% | 289% | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 29% | 24% | 11% |
| Magnesium | 4% | 8% | 10% |
% Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Source: USDA National Nutrient Database.
PEI Mussel Recipes
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A Healthier PEI Mussel Chowder
4 12-15 min
Balsamic Mussels
2 15 min
Beer-Steamed PEI Mussels
2-4 15 min
Curried Mussel and Butternut Squash Soup
6 35 min
Honey Mustard with PEI Mussels
2 10 min
Irish Pub PEI Mussels
2 20 min
Marinated Mussel Salad
6 1 hr 20 min
Mussels in Barbecue Sauce
4-6 5-7 min
Mussels Marinara
2 25 min
PEI Maple Mussels with Curry Cream
2 10 min
PEI Mussels with Scotch and Bacon
2 20 min
Steak Spice PEI Mussels
4-6 10 min
Sweet and Sour PEI Mussels
4-6 10 min
Tex Mex Island Mussels
2 10 min