At a glance
- 21.8 g protein and 126 calories per 3 oz (85 g).
- 17.3 g protein per 100 calories: #43 of 536 foods in our USDA list, #22 of 46 in fish & seafood.
- 0 g fiber and 1022 mg sodium per serving.
What is clams like to eat?
Clams are shellfish sold fresh in the shell, chopped in cans or frozen. They steam open in minutes and go into chowders, pasta and broths, and canned clams make these dishes possible any night.
How can you eat more clams?
Try this
Toss with linguine, garlic and olive oilMake a clam chowderSteam with tomatoes and herbsAdd canned clams to a seafood soupIs clams good on a GLP-1?
Chopped clams in a warm broth or chowder are soft and easy to eat in a small cup. Protein density matters more when your appetite is small: see protein on a GLP-1.
How does clams compare?
| Food | Serving | Protein | Calories | Protein per 100 kcal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clams | 3 oz | 21.8 g | 126 | 17.3 g |
| Mussels | 3 oz | 20.2 g | 146 | 13.8 g |
| Oysters | 3 oz | 9.7 g | 87 | 11.2 g |
| Shrimp | 3 oz | 20.4 g | 84 | 24.2 g |
Close to clams per calorie: scallops (18.5 g), pork tenderloin (18.3 g), greek yogurt (16.9 g), steak (16.7 g).
Compare more foods with the protein finder, or see protein in every food we cover.
What should you look for when you buy it?
Canned clams are convenient and keep in the pantry; for fresh clams, choose ones that are tightly closed and discard any that stay shut after cooking.
What's the full nutrition for clams?
| Nutrient | Per 3 oz (85 g) | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 | 148 | |
| Protein | 21.8 g | 25.6 g | 44% |
| Fat | 1.6 g | 1.9 g | |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g | 0.2 g | 1% |
| Carbohydrate | 4.3 g | 5.1 g | |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sugar | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Sodium | 1022 mg | 1202 mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 78 mg | 92 mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 2.81 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 84.1 mcg | 98.89 mcg | 3504% |
| Vitamin D | Not listed | Not listed |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: "Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat". % Daily Value uses the FDA's values for adults (protein 50 g, fiber 28 g, sodium 2,300 mg). "Not listed" means USDA didn't measure it for this food, not that it's zero. Brands differ, so check your label.
