what are mussels good for
The Nutrition of Mussels. Mussels are mollusks found in fresh water and salt water habitats. They are longer and more elongated that other types of edible mollusks like clams. They are frequently found attached and clumped together on wave-washed rocks.To reach market size it takes mussels over a year to grow.ealth Benefits of Mussels. 1  Mussels contain lots of vitamin B12. 2  Manganese is also found in large amounts in mussels. 3  Mussels are also a good source of iron and of vitamin c, which helps your body better absorb the iron. 4  Mussels are considered a high quality/complete protein, scoring 106 on the Amino Acid protein quality scale.