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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Cooked Clams"
| Food Name: Cooked Clams | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 148 | Total Fat (g): 2 |
| Protein (g): 26 | Carbohydrates (g): 5 |
| Net Carbs (g): 5 | Water (g): 64 |
| Fats | |
| Cholesterol (mg): 67 | Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 172 |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 552 | Omega-3 (mg): 420 |
| Omega-6 (mg): 32 | EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 138 |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) (mg): 104 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 146 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 570 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 171 |
| Vitamin C (mg): 22 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 29 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 29 | Folate DFE (mcg): 29 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 92 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 18 | Phosphorus (mg): 338 |
| Potassium (mg): 628 | Sodium (mg): 1202 |
| Zinc (mg): 3 | Copper (mg): 1 |
| Manganese (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 64 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 286 | Threonine (mg): 1099 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1112 | Leucine (mg): 1798 |
| Lysine (mg): 1909 | Methionine (mg): 576 |
| Cystine (mg): 335 | Phenylalanine (mg): 915 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 817 | Valine (mg): 1116 |
| Arginine (mg): 1864 | Histidine (mg): 490 |
| Alanine (mg): 1545 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2464 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3474 | Glycine (mg): 1598 |
| Proline (mg): 1042 | Serine (mg): 1144 |
| Other Compounds | |
| PRAL Score: 10 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Cooked Clams
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Cooked Clams'?
100 grams of 'Cooked Clams' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 26g (around 52% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 5g (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 'Cooked Clams'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Cooked Clams' provides around 148 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 'Cooked Clams' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Cooked Clams' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 26g protein, 5g carbs, and 2g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Cooked Clams' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Cooked Clams' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Phosphorus (mg): 338 mg (27% DV),
Zinc (mg): 3 mg (27% DV),
Copper (mg): 1 mg (111% DV),
Manganese (mg): 1 mg (43% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 64 mcg (116% DV),
Sodium (mg): 1202 mg (52% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Cooked Clams' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 92 mg (7% DV),
Potassium (mg): 628 mg (13% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 18 mg (4% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Cooked Clams in significant amounts?
'Cooked Clams' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 99 mcg (4125% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 171 mcg (19% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 570 IU (19% DV),
Vitamin C (mg): 22 mg (24% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 3 mg (19% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Cooked Clams' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Folate/B9 (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 29 mcg (7% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Cooked Clams' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
'Cooked Clams' contains potentially high-risk amounts of the following nutrients per 100g:
Sodium (mg): 1202 mg (52% of max recommended).
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 67 mg (22% of max recommended).