Are mussels keto?

Mussels

Keto-friendly Yes — mussels are keto-friendly.

A few natural carbs per serving. Steam with white wine, garlic and butter.

Nutrition per serving

3 oz (meat) · 85 g
Net carbs
3.1g
Calories
73kcal
Protein
10g
Fat
1.9g
Total carbs
3.1 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 16%

About 135 g of mussels adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for mussels
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories73 kcal86 kcal
Total carbohydrate3.1 g3.7 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs3.1 g3.7 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein10 g12 g
Fat1.9 g2.2 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are mussels keto?

Yes — mussels are keto-friendly. A few natural carbs per serving. Steam with white wine, garlic and butter.

How many net carbs are in mussels?

3 oz (meat) (85 g) of mussels has about 3.1 g net carbs (3.1 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.7 g net carbs.

How much mussels can I eat on keto?

About 135 g of mussels adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 16% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174216): Mollusks, mussel, blue, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $13.79/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $6.99 for 2 lb bag in shell (about 230 g of meat). How we estimate prices

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