Cooked MusselVSCooked Salmon (Atlantic)

Comparing Mussel with Salmon

Cooked Mussel

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Finfish and Shellfish Products USDA #174217
Top Protein
Protein23.8g
Cals
172
Fat
4.5g
Carbs
7.4g

Cooked Salmon (Atlantic)

Complete
Contains all 9 essential amino acids. High bioavailability.
Finfish and Shellfish Products USDA #175168
Protein22.1g
Cals
206
Fat
12.3g
Carbs
0.0g

Key Differences

Protein Gap
1.7g
-7% difference
Calorie Gap
34
20% difference
Fat Gap
7.9g
Carb Gap
7.4g

Category Winners

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Most Protein
Per 100g serving
Cooked Mussel
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Lowest Calories
For weight loss
Cooked Mussel
Best Efficiency
Protein per calorie
Cooked Mussel
Source: USDA FoodData Central • Data as of 2025-12-14