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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Canned Clams"
| Food Name: Canned Clams | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 142 | Total Fat (g): 2 |
| Protein (g): 24 | Carbohydrates (g): 6 |
| Net Carbs (g): 6 | Water (g): 65 |
| Fats | |
| Cholesterol (mg): 50 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 198 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 318 | Omega-3 (mg): 190 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 85 | EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 70 |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 12 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 106 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 496 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 149 |
| Vitamin D (IU): 2 | Vitamin E (mg): 1 |
| Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 7 | Folate DFE (mcg): 7 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 65 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 32 | Phosphorus (mg): 327 |
| Potassium (mg): 628 | Sodium (mg): 112 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 51 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 339 | Threonine (mg): 1157 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1144 | Leucine (mg): 1983 |
| Lysine (mg): 1855 | Methionine (mg): 698 |
| Cystine (mg): 289 | Phenylalanine (mg): 925 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 987 | Valine (mg): 1227 |
| Arginine (mg): 2000 | Histidine (mg): 496 |
| Alanine (mg): 1463 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2657 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3714 | Glycine (mg): 1058 |
| Proline (mg): 826 | Serine (mg): 1140 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 107 | Retinol (mcg): 149 |
| PRAL Score: 9 | |
| Sugars and Carbohydrates | |
| Starch (g): 2 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Canned Clams
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Canned Clams'?
100 grams of 'Canned Clams' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 24g (around 48% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 6g (around 2% of daily requirement),
Fat – 2g (around 3% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Fat, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Fat intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Canned Clams'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Canned Clams' provides around 142 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 7% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a low-calorie food choice.
Is 'Canned Clams' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Canned Clams' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 24g protein, 6g carbs, and 2g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Canned Clams' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Canned Clams' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Phosphorus (mg): 327 mg (26% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 51 mcg (93% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Canned Clams' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 65 mg (5% DV),
Potassium (mg): 628 mg (13% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 32 mg (8% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 112 mg (5% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Canned Clams in significant amounts?
'Canned Clams' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 19 mcg (792% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 149 mcg (17% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 496 IU (17% DV).
'Canned Clams' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (IU): 2 IU (0% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 1 mg (7% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 1 mg (6% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 7 mcg (2% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Canned Clams' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Canned Clams' does not contain significant amounts of commonly overconsumed nutrients per 100g.