What are the main ingredients of moules frites?

The dish primarily consists of mussels and French fries.

How are moules typically cooked?

Mussels are usually steamed with broth and seasonings.

It can be moderate in calories, depending on the portion size.

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Moules frites is a classic dish consisting of mussels cooked in broth and served with fries, offering a savory combination of flavors and textures.

Per 100 g

150 kcal

1 serving

450 kcal

(300 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
20 g / 100g	25 g / 100g	5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 36% · Carbs 44% · Fat 20%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 serving (300 g, 450 kcal) is 23% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 110 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Moules Frites is number 2 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 170 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Crunchy Vegetable Sushi	140	3 g
Moules Frites	150	20 g
Savory Lentil Shepherd's Pie	150	9 g
Savory Veggie Sushi	150	3 g
Doro Wat (Ethiopian Chicken Stew)	200	25 g
Savory Okonomiyaki	210	8 g

Nutrition data updated June 12, 2026.

6/10

While hearty, this dish is moderate in calories due to the combination of fries and mussels.

What are the main ingredients of moules frites?: The dish primarily consists of mussels and French fries.
How are moules typically cooked?: Mussels are usually steamed with broth and seasonings.
Is moules frites high in calories?: It can be moderate in calories, depending on the portion size.

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