Mussels are nutritional powerhouses packed into one small shell!
When looking at a single serving – typically about 1 lb or 20-24 mussels depending on the size – here’s how PEI Mussels stack up!
PROTEIN
RIDICUOUSLY PURE PROTEIN
A serving of PEI Mussels has 18 grams of pure, lean protein!
Put simply… Eating Mussels = Building Muscles!
AMINO ACIDS
Amino acids are the building blocks of protein.
There are 20 amino acids that your body needs, with 9 of them classified as ‘essential amino acids’ because your body cannot make them on its own.
PEI Mussels naturally contain all 9 of these essential amino acids, making mussels a perfect source of natural protein.
LEAN AND LOW IN CALORIES
Compared to many other proteins, PEI Mussels are naturally:
- Low in fat – 3.4 g
- Low in saturated fat – < 1 g
- Low in carbohydrates – 5.5 g
- Low in calories – 129 calories per serving (excluding other ingredients you’re cooking with)
ANTIOXIDANTS
PEI mussels are also a healthy choice for selenium, a powerful antioxidant mineral that helps protect cells from damage and supports immune function.
The recommended daily selenium intake for adults is about 55 micrograms per day. An average serving of PEI Mussels contains approximately 60-90 micrograms, meaning PEI Mussels provides over 100% of your daily selenium needs.
ZINC
PEI Mussels are very high in naturally occurring, highly absorbable zinc, which plays a big role in the body’s energy metabolism.
An average serving of PEI mussels has 2 milligrams of zinc.
VITAMIN B12
PEI Mussels are packed with Vitamin B12, an essential nutrient that helps support energy levels, brain function, healthy nerves, and red blood cell production.
IRON
PEI Mussels are also an excellent source of iron, a key factor in red blood cell formation.
An average serving of PEI mussels has 5 milligrams of iron.
VITAMIN C
Yes, you read that right!
A serving of PEI Mussels provides 10 milligrams of Vitamin C – and meats containing Vitamin C are pretty rare – which is something we can ‘shell-abrate’ to say the least!
