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Are mussels keto friendly?

Mussels
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Serving size
5 oz (140g)
Calories
62
% Daily Value*
Total Carbohydrate
3g
2%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Total sugars
0g
0%
Cholesterol
20mg
7%
Total Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
207mg
14%
Protein
9g
17%
Calcium
19mg
1%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
231mg
5%
Vitamin C
6mg
6%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Yes, mussels are fairly keto-friendly.

Mussels have 3 grams of total carbs, with approximately 0 grams coming from sugar and 0 grams coming from fiber. The resulting net carbs is 3 grams. This makes mussels an good choice if you're following a keto diet.

mussels marcronutrient breakdown
Marcronutrient breakdown of mussels

Alternatives

Consider these additional keto-friendly options:

Tilapia

Tilapia is also keto-friendly. It has zero total carbs, and as a result the amount of net carbs is also zero, 3 grams fewer than mussels.

Tuna

Tuna is also keto-friendly. It has zero total carbs, and thus the amount of net carbs is also zero, 3 grams lower than mussels.

Salmon

Salmon is another good option for a keto diet. It has no carbs, and thus also the amount of net carbs is zero, 3 grams less than mussels.

Shrimp

Shrimp is also keto-friendly. It has zero carbohydrates, and as a result also the amount of net carbs is zero, 3 grams lower than mussels.

Crayfish

Crayfish is also keto-friendly. It contains zero carbs, and thus also no net carbs, 3 grams less than mussels.