Calories in Clams, fried
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Clams, fried contains 230 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 311 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 25% from carbohydrates and 23% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 305% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 48% of the Daily Value for selenium and 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 230 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 12.9 g | 17% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.8 g | 9% |
| Cholesterol C | 29 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 386 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14.4 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars C | 0.2 g | |
| Protein C | 13.1 g | 26% |
| Vitamin A C | 68 µg | 8% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 2.8 mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K C | 12.1 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.16 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.3 mg | 8% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.019 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 41 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 7.3 µg | 305% |
| Choline C | 56.3 mg | 10% |
| Calcium C | 44 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2.1 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 174 mg | 14% |
| Potassium C | 59 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.54 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.068 mg | 8% |
| Selenium C | 26.4 µg | 48% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 23%
- Carbohydrates 25%
- Fat 51%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein13.1 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat12.9 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.8 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium386 mgabove the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water57.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 5.1 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 4.8 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.033 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.049 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 4.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.4 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 5 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.53 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.009 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.084 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.005 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 10 µg |
| Retinol C | 68 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 57.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 20 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Clams
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clams, raw Raw | 86 | 14.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.96 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Clams, baked or broiled Cooked | 148 | 18.2 g | 4.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Clams, steamed or boiled Cooked | 109 | 18.6 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamari, fried Cooked | 234 | 13.8 g | 14.1 g | 13.2 g |
| Shrimp, fried Cooked | 218 | 12.3 g | 12.4 g | 12.9 g |
| Fish, perch, fried Cooked | 224 | 13.6 g | 11.7 g | 13.3 g |
| Fish, cod, fried Cooked | 217 | 13.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Crayfish, fried Cooked | 223 | 14.1 g | 11.7 g | 12.9 g |
| Salmon nuggets, breaded, frozen, heated Cooked | 212 | 12.7 g | 14 g | 11.7 g |
| Fish, haddock, fried Cooked | 217 | 14.3 g | 11.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Scallops, fried Cooked | 217 | 11.1 g | 14.1 g | 12.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked clams?
100 g of cooked clams has 230 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 311 kcal. 1 strip (5 g): about 12 kcal. 1 clam (15 g): about 35 kcal.
Is cooked clams high in protein?
Cooked clams contains 13.1 g of protein per 100 g (26% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.7 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 23% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is in the lowest quarter (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked clams?
Cooked clams has 14.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked clams?
Cooked clams contains 12.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.8 g is saturated (9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked clams contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (305% DV), selenium (48% DV), Vitamin E (18% DV), phosphorus (14% DV) and Thiamin (B1) (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked clams?
100 g contains 386 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does clams have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, clams, fried has 230 kcal, while clams, raw has 86 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706341. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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