Clam
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 56 kcal
Approximate exercise time to burn the 56 kcal in each 100g:
About Clam
A common shellfish, good for comparison with shrimp and crab.
Health Benefits of Clam
Low-calorie, high-protein shellfish
100g of clam has 62 kcal, 10.8g protein and under 1g fat - an affordable low-calorie, high-protein seafood. Its broth is rich in amino acids and nucleotides, making it a natural soup base.
Rich in iron and taurine
Its iron is notable among seafood, in heme form for good absorption - a quality choice for anemia. It is also rich in taurine, supporting heart function and vision.
0.9g fat, 10.8g protein, 62 kcal
Soak clams in lightly salted water 1-2h to purge sand; a few drops of oil speed it up. Cook by flash-stir-fry or in soup over high heat - clams open when done (about 2-3 min); longer makes the meat tough and shrunken. Clam-winter-melon soup and spicy clams are home classics.