Clams, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Clams, NFS contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 193 kcal.
Roughly 47% of its calories come from protein, with 34% from fat and 20% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for shellfish on FoodFactly (143 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 446% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 61% of the Daily Value for selenium and 17% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 143 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.2 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.91 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol C | 34 mg | 11% |
| Sodium C | 199 mg | 9% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 6.7 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.1 g | 0.4% |
| Total sugars C | 0.05 g | |
| Protein C | 16.1 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 98 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 4.1 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.05 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.059 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.62 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.02 mg | 1% |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 10.7 µg | 446% |
| Choline C | 71.2 mg | 13% |
| Calcium C | 45 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 21 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 217 mg | 17% |
| Potassium C | 55 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.58 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.064 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 33.4 µg | 61% |
% 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 47%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 34%
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
- Protein16.1 gabove the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Fiber0.1 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.05 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat5.2 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.91 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium199 mgin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water69.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.046 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.068 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.006 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.003 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.039 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.58 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.21 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.18 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.012 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.032 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.008 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 2 µg |
| Retinol C | 98 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 69.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 5 µg |
| Folate, food C | 5 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, baked or broiled Cooked | 148 | 18.2 g | 4.4 g | 5.7 g |
| Clams, fried Cooked | 230 | 13.1 g | 14.4 g | 12.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Shrimp, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Mussels | 109 | 15.1 g | 4.7 g | 2.8 g |
| Fish, flounder, NFS | 128 | 15.4 g | 0.01 g | 6.9 g |
| Fish, tuna salad | 187 | 16 g | 9.4 g | 9.3 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
| Fish, surimi | 99 | 15.2 g | 6.9 g | 0.9 g |
| Fish, halibut | 175 | 20.7 g | 7.8 g | 6.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in clams?
100 g of clams has 143 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 193 kcal. 1 clam (15 g): about 21 kcal.
Is clams high in protein?
Clams contains 16.1 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.7 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 47% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is above the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in clams?
Clams has 6.7 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.1 g of fiber and 0.05 g of sugars.
How much fat is in clams?
Clams contains 5.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.91 g is saturated (5% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does clams contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (446% DV), selenium (61% DV), phosphorus (17% DV), choline (13% DV) and Vitamin A (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in clams?
100 g contains 199 mg of sodium, 9% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does clams have the same nutrition not specified and raw?
No. Per 100 g, clams, NFS has 143 kcal, while clams, raw has 86 kcal. Processing 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 2706339. 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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