Clams, NFS: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Poissons et fruits de mer
Clams, NFS contains 143 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 tasse (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 coquilles on FoodFactly (143 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 446 % of the Daily Value for Vitamine B12, 61 % of the Daily Value for sélénium and 17 % of the Daily Value for phosphore.
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 % |
| Vitamine A C | 98 µg | 11 % |
| Vitamine C C | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Vitamine D C | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Vitamine E C | 1,5 mg | 10 % |
| Vitamine K C | 4,1 µg | 3 % |
| Thiamine (B1) C | 0,05 mg | 4 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) C | 0,059 mg | 5 % |
| Niacine (B3) C | 0,62 mg | 4 % |
| Vitamine B6 C | 0,02 mg | 1 % |
| Folate (B9) C | 14 µg | 4 % |
| Vitamine B12 C | 10,7 µg | 446 % |
| Choline C | 71,2 mg | 13 % |
| Calcium C | 45 mg | 3 % |
| Fer C | 2 mg | 11 % |
| Magnésium C | 21 mg | 5 % |
| Phosphore C | 217 mg | 17 % |
| Potassium C | 55 mg | 1 % |
| Zinc C | 0,58 mg | 5 % |
| Cuivre C | 0,064 mg | 7 % |
| Sélénium 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 coquilles (median 15,5 g)
- Fiber0,1 gabove the median for coquilles (median 0 g)
- Sugars0,05 gabove the median for coquilles (median 0,01 g)
- Fat5,2 gbelow the median for coquilles (median 5,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,91 gbelow the median for coquilles (median 0,92 g)
- Sodium199 mgin the lowest quarter of coquilles (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)
| Graisses monoinsaturées C | 1,8 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées 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 |
| Acide linoléique (oméga-6, 18:2) C | 1,4 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0,008 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0,006 g |
| CFA 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 |
| CFA 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)
| Bêta-carotène C | 2 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopène C | 0 µg |
| Lutéine + zéaxanthine C | 2 µg |
| Rétinol C | 98 µg |
| Carotène, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthine, bêta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Eau C | 69,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcool C | 0 g |
| Caféine C | 0 mg |
| Théobromine C | 0 mg |
| Acide folique C | 5 µg |
| Folate, nourriture C | 5 µg |
| Vitamine E, ajoutée C | 0 mg |
| Vitamine B-12, ajoutée 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, brut Raw | 86 | 14,7 g | 3,6 g | 0,96 g |
| Clams, cuits ou grillés Cooked | 148 | 18,2 g | 4,4 g | 5,7 g |
| Clams, frits Cooked | 230 | 13,1 g | 14,4 g | 12,9 g |
| Clams, vapeur ou bouillie Cooked | 109 | 18,6 g | 4,5 g | 1,2 g |
| Clams, en conserve 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coquilles, NFS | 146 | 15,5 g | 4,9 g | 6,7 g |
| Crevettes, NFS | 146 | 15,5 g | 4,9 g | 6,7 g |
| Moules | 109 | 15,1 g | 4,7 g | 2,8 g |
| Poissons, flotteur, NFS | 128 | 15,4 g | 0,01 g | 6,9 g |
| Poissons, salade de thon | 187 | 16 g | 9,4 g | 9,3 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2,5 g | 6,9 g |
| Poissons, surimi | 99 | 15,2 g | 6,9 g | 0,9 g |
| Poissons, flétan | 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 tasse (135 g): about 193 kcal. 1 palourde (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 tasse (135 g). About 47 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other coquilles, 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 Vitamine B12 (446 % DV), sélénium (61 % DV), phosphore (17 % DV), choline (13 % DV) and Vitamine 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, brut 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 31 octobre 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 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 31 octobre 2024. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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