Clams, raw: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Raw Fish and Seafood
Clams, raw contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 194 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 17% from carbohydrates and 11% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in shellfish on FoodFactly, where the median is 143 kcal per 100 g across 41 foods.
100 g provides 471% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 56% of the Daily Value for selenium and 16% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the raw food. Cooking changes the water content and some nutrients, so cooked versions are 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 | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 0.96 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.19 g | 0.9% |
| Cholesterol C | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 56 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 3.6 g | 1% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 14.7 g | 29% |
| Vitamin A C | 90 µg | 10% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.68 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.015 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.04 mg | 3% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 0.35 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.01 mg | 0.6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 5 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 11.3 µg | 471% |
| Choline C | 65 mg | 12% |
| Calcium C | 39 mg | 3% |
| Iron C | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium C | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 198 mg | 16% |
| Potassium C | 46 mg | 1% |
| Zinc C | 0.51 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.053 mg | 6% |
| Selenium C | 30.6 µg | 56% |
% 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 72%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 11%
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
- Protein14.7 gbelow the median for shellfish (median 15.5 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat0.96 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 5.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.19 gin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 0.92 g)
- Sodium56 mgin the lowest quarter of shellfish (median 363 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water79 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.12 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.19 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.043 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.064 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.042 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 | 0.004 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.11 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.05 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.06 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.02 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.007 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 90 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 79 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, 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, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw Raw | 86 | 14.7 g | 3.6 g | 0.96 g |
| Mollusks, octopus, common, raw Raw | 82 | 14.9 g | 2.2 g | 1 g |
| Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw Raw | 92 | 15.6 g | 3.1 g | 1.4 g |
| Mollusks, snail, raw Raw | 90 | 16.1 g | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, farm raised, raw Raw | 76 | 15.6 g | 0.49 g | 0.8 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, raw (may contain additives to retain moisture) Raw | 71 | 13.6 g | 0.91 g | 1 g |
| Crustaceans, crayfish, mixed species, farmed, raw Raw | 72 | 14.9 g | 0 g | 0.97 g |
| Fish, monkfish, raw Raw | 76 | 14.5 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in raw clams?
100 g of raw clams has 86 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 194 kcal. 1 clam (15 g): about 13 kcal.
Is raw clams high in protein?
Raw clams contains 14.7 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 33.1 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 72% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other shellfish, that is below the median (median 15.5 g).
How many carbs are in raw clams?
Raw clams has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in raw clams?
Raw clams contains 0.96 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.19 g is saturated (0.9% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does raw clams contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (471% DV), selenium (56% DV), phosphorus (16% DV), choline (12% DV) and Vitamin A (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in raw clams?
100 g contains 56 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does clams have the same nutrition raw and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, clams, raw has 86 kcal, while clams, baked or broiled has 148 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 2706338. 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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