One of the planet’s super foods.
New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels are the ultimate health food. High in protein, low in fat yet providing 680mg of omega-3 from EPA and DHA in one serving. They are also a rich source of selenium, iron, Vitamin B12 and iodine, and a good source of magnesium and calcium.
Five New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels provide almost 100% of your daily iodine and selenium needs, 1/3 of daily protein needs and almost three times your daily Vitamin B12 needs.
As well as being a healthy food source, nutraceutical products derived from Greenshell Mussel powder and oil extracts are internationally distributed and recognised as helpful for joint mobility and promoting general wellbeing.
Further Information
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- Clinical report on the use of Perna canaliculus in the management of arthritis
- Study on children has found Greenshell Mussel extract can assist in the treatment programme of asthma
A nutritional analysis looking at the minerals and vitamins in New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels is summarised below, and represents a serving size of 100g/3.5oz heat blanched mussel meat (approximately 6 medium sized mussels).
Nutritional information for New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels and United States recommended daily allowances
Perna canaliculus values per 100g heat blanched meat.
| Component | Units per 100g | Greenshell Mussels (Steamed) | Dietary Reference Intake | Upper Limit | Percentage of RDI | Percentage of Upper Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water | g | 70.19 | ||||
| Energy | kJ | 440 | 8400 | 5.2 | ||
| Protein | g | 18.8 | 64 | 29.4 | ||
| Fat | g | 3.1 | 40 | 7.8 | ||
| Carbohydrate | g | 4.1 | ||||
| Calcium | mg | 173 | 1300 | 2500 | 13.3 | 6.9 |
| Copper | mg | 0.19 | 0.9 | 10 | 21.1 | 1.9 |
| Iodide | microg | 172 | 150 | 1100 | 114.7 | 15.6 |
| Iron | mg | 10.9 | 18 | 45 | 60.6 | 24.2 |
| Magnesium | mg | 82.5 | 420 | 19.6 | ||
| Manganese | microg | 898 | 2300 | 11000 | 39.0 | 8.2 |
| Phosphorous | mg | 330 | 1250 | 4000 | 26.4 | 8.3 |
| Potassium | mg | 399 | ||||
| Selenium | microg | 75.6 | 55 | 400 | 137.5 | 18.9 |
| Sodium | mg | 226 | 2300 | 9.8 | ||
| Zinc | mg | 1.6 | 11 | 400 | 14.5 | 0.4 |
| Total Vitamin A | microg | 41.1 | 900 | 3000 | 4.6 | 1.4 |
| Thiamin | mg | 0.02 | 1.2 | ND | ||
| Riboflavin | mg | 0.18 | 1.3 | ND | ||
| Niacin equivalents | mg | 5.6 | 16 | 35 | 35.0 | 16.0 |
| Vitamin B6 | mg | 0.08 | 1.7 | 100 | 4.7 | 0.1 |
| Vitamin B12 | microg | 20 | 2.4 | ND | ||
| Vitamin C | mg | 5 | 90 | 2000 | 5.6 | 0.3 |
| Vitamin D3 | microg | 15 | 50 | |||
| Vitamin E | mg | 0.79 | 15 | 1000 | 5.3 | 0.1 |
| Cholesterol | mg | 30.1 | ||||
| Saturated Fatty Acids | g | 0.91 | ||||
| Monounsat. Fatty Acids | g | 0.61 | ||||
| Polyunsat. Fatty Acids | g | 0.94 | 1.6 | 58.8 |
*Source: The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables http://www.foodcomposition.co.nz/concise-tables
