Clam nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Clam
| Glycemic index ⓘ Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high. | 27 (low) |
| Glycemic load | 1 (low) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 148 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 5 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 3 oz (85 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | 10.2 (acidic) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 0 mg |
Sodium ⓘHigher in Sodium content than 96% of foods
Potassium ⓘHigher in Potassium content than 90% of foods
Protein ⓘHigher in Protein content than 88% of foods
Vitamin B12 ⓘHigher in Vitamin B12 content than 86% of foods
Phosphorus ⓘHigher in Phosphorus content than 86% of foods
Clam calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 148 | |
| Calories in 3 oz | 126 | 85 g |
| Calories in 20 small | 281 | 190 g |
Clam Glycemic index (GI)
Gi values are taken from various scientific sources. GI values less than 55 are considered as low. Values above 70 are considered as high.
Clam Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
1710IU of 5,000IU
34%
Vitamin E:
0mg of 15mg
0%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
66mg of 90mg
74%
Vitamin B1:
0.45mg of 1mg
38%
Vitamin B2:
1.3mg of 1mg
98%
Vitamin B3:
10mg of 16mg
63%
Vitamin B5:
2mg of 5mg
41%
Vitamin B6:
0.33mg of 1mg
25%
Folate:
87µg of 400µg
22%
Vitamin B12:
297µg of 2µg
12361%
Choline:
0mg of 550mg
0%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 51%
25.6 g of 50 g
25.6 g (51% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 3%
2 g of 65 g
2 g (3% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 2%
5.1 g of 300 g
5.1 g (2% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 3%
63.6 g of 2,000 g
63.6 g (3% of DV )
Other:
3.7 g
3.7 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
858mg of 280mg
306%
Threonine:
3297mg of 1,050mg
314%
Isoleucine:
3336mg of 1,400mg
238%
Leucine:
5394mg of 2,730mg
198%
Lysine:
5727mg of 2,100mg
273%
Methionine:
1728mg of 1,050mg
165%
Phenylalanine:
2745mg of 1,750mg
157%
Valine:
3348mg of 1,820mg
184%
Histidine:
1470mg of 700mg
210%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.19 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.17 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.55 g
All nutrients for Clam per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 148kcal | 7% | 60% |
3.1 times more than Orange
|
| Protein | 26g | 61% | 12% |
9.1 times more than Broccoli
|
| Fats | 2g | 3% | 67% |
17.1 times less than Cheese
|
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 25% | 18% |
2.4 times less than Lemon
|
| Net carbs | 5.1g | N/A | 56% |
10.6 times less than Chocolate
|
| Carbs | 5.1g | 2% | 60% |
5.5 times less than Rice
|
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% | 28% |
5.6 times less than Egg
|
| Magnesium | 18mg | 4% | 66% |
7.8 times less than Almonds
|
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% | 24% |
1.4 times less than Milk
|
| Potassium | 628mg | 18% | 10% |
4.3 times more than Cucumber
|
| Iron | 2.8mg | 35% | 23% |
1.1 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Fiber | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
|
| Copper | 0.69mg | 76% | 18% |
4.8 times more than Shiitake
|
| Zinc | 2.7mg | 25% | 32% |
2.3 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Phosphorus | 338mg | 48% | 14% |
1.9 times more than Chicken meat
|
| Sodium | 1202mg | 52% | 4% |
2.5 times more than White Bread
|
| Vitamin A | 171µg | 19% | 26% | |
| Selenium | 64µg | 116% | 21% | |
| Manganese | 1mg | 43% | 32% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 13% | 39% |
1.8 times less than Pea raw
|
| Vitamin B2 | 0.43mg | 33% | 17% |
3.3 times more than Avocado
|
| Vitamin B3 | 3.4mg | 21% | 48% |
2.9 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Vitamin B5 | 0.68mg | 14% | 47% |
1.7 times less than Sunflower seeds
|
| Vitamin B6 | 0.11mg | 8% | 62% |
1.1 times less than Oat
|
| Vitamin B12 | 99µg | 4120% | 14% |
141.3 times more than Pork
|
| Folate | 29µg | 7% | 42% |
2.1 times less than Brussels sprouts
|
| Saturated Fat | 0.19g | 1% | 77% |
31.4 times less than Beef broiled
|
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.17g | N/A | 79% |
57 times less than Avocado
|
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.55g | N/A | 59% |
85.5 times less than Walnut
|
| Tryptophan | 0.29mg | 0% | 52% |
1.1 times less than Chicken meat
|
| Threonine | 1.1mg | 0% | 52% |
1.5 times more than Beef broiled
|
| Isoleucine | 1.1mg | 0% | 55% |
1.2 times more than Salmon raw
|
| Leucine | 1.8mg | 0% | 57% |
1.4 times less than Tuna Bluefin
|
| Lysine | 1.9mg | 0% | 58% |
4.2 times more than Tofu
|
| Methionine | 0.58mg | 0% | 59% |
6 times more than Quinoa
|
| Phenylalanine | 0.92mg | 0% | 58% |
1.4 times more than Egg
|
| Valine | 1.1mg | 0% | 58% |
1.8 times less than Soybean raw
|
| Histidine | 0.49mg | 0% | 69% |
1.5 times less than Turkey meat
|
| Omega-3 - EPA | 0.14g | N/A | 34% |
5 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DHA | 0.15g | N/A | 34% |
10 times less than Salmon
|
| Omega-3 - DPA | 0.1g | N/A | 33% |
1.6 times less than Salmon
|
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 148
% Daily Value*
3%
Total Fat
2g
0.85%
Saturated Fat 0.19g
0
Trans Fat
0g
22%
Cholesterol 67mg
52%
Sodium 1202mg
1.7%
Total Carbohydrate
5.1g
0
Dietary Fiber
0g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
26g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
92mg
9.2%
Iron
2.8mg
35%
Potassium
628mg
18%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
Source
Low in Cholesterol
ⓘ
Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
Source
No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
Source
Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
Source
Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.