Mussel is keto only in small portions: it has ~10 g of net carbs per 1 cup of meat (shelled), against the keto diet's 5 g-per-serving limit.
Net carbs
10 g
per 1 cup of meat (shelled)
These are the carbs that count on keto: total carbs minus fiber.
Has about 10.5 g of net carbs per cup, so watch your portion if you want to stay in ketosis.
Nutrition facts for mussel
6 g
Fat
36 g
Protein
0 g
Fiber
Why mussel is keto only in small portions?
On keto the goal is to stay under ~5 g of net carbs per serving; mussel has 10 g per 1 cup of meat (shelled) (10 g total − 0 g of fiber).
How much mussel can I eat on keto?
To stay under 5 g of net carbs, the limit is ~71 g of mussel. A better keto alternative is camarón.
Best keto alternative
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See all: Mariscos keto
Source: nutritional estimate (USDA-style reference) · Confidence: medium
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
Reviewed by the Ketorai team · Last updated: July 1, 2026 · How we assign the verdict
For information only. This does not replace advice from a health professional.
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