Clams, baked or broiled: Nutrition Facts
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Clams, baked or broiled contains 148 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (135 g) provides about 200 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from protein, with 36% from fat and 12% 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 496% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 69% of the Daily Value for selenium and 20% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
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 | 148 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.7 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 285 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.01 g | |
| Protein C | 18.2 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A C | 126 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 1.5 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.016 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.047 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 11.9 µg | 496% |
| Choline C | 81.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 49 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 2 mg | 11% |
| Magnesium C | 24 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus C | 246 mg | 20% |
| Potassium C | 58 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.64 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 38 µg | 69% |
% 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 51%
- Carbohydrates 12%
- Fat 36%
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
- Protein18.2 gin the top quarter of shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gabove the median for shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium285 mgbelow the median for shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68.8 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 | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.054 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.079 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.041 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.79 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.31 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.16 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.05 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.009 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 126 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 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, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamari, cooked Cooked | 155 | 19.4 g | 3.8 g | 6.3 g |
| Fish, haddock, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 152 | 18.4 g | 7.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Fish, cod, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 152 | 17.3 g | 7.8 g | 5.3 g |
| Fish, perch, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 163 | 17.3 g | 7.8 g | 6.5 g |
| Shrimp, baked or broiled Cooked | 129 | 16.9 g | 1.1 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, perch, baked or broiled Cooked | 139 | 19 g | 0.01 g | 6.5 g |
| Fish, white, mixed species, baked or broiled, coated Cooked | 166 | 19.8 g | 7.8 g | 6 g |
| Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat Cooked | 144 | 18.4 g | 0 g | 7.2 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 148 kcal. 1 cup (135 g): about 200 kcal. 1 clam (15 g): about 22 kcal.
Is cooked clams high in protein?
Cooked clams contains 18.2 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.6 g in 1 cup (135 g). About 51% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is among the highest quarter (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked clams?
Cooked clams has 4.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.01 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked clams?
Cooked clams contains 5.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% 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 (496% DV), selenium (69% DV), phosphorus (20% DV), choline (15% DV) and Vitamin A (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked clams?
100 g contains 285 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does clams have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, clams, baked or broiled has 148 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 2706340. 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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