Question: are green mussels high in cholesterol?
Answer: Oysters, Clams and Mussels Clams are high in iron, selenium and niacin, a B vitamin that has the potential to boost your HDLs (healthy cholesterol) and lower your LDLs (bad cholesterol). Mussels (a type of clam) are high in protein, low in fat and are a great source of omega-3 fatty acids.