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Clams — Cooked, moist heatB
Seafood · #10 of 28

Clams

Cooked, moist heat · Fish & Seafood

58/100B tier
Calories148
Protein25.5g
Fiber0g
Sodium112mg
Sugar—g

Graded B — 58 out of 100, #10 of 28 seafood. Clean label carries the score (95/100); omega-3 drags it down (14/100).

The short version: Iron and B12 levels that embarrass red meat — the ocean's multivitamin.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories148
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 67mg22%
Sodium 112mg5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 25.5g51%
Vitamin B12 49mcg2042%
Selenium 44mcg80%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 58

Clean label ×1595
Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Protein ×2569
Micronutrients ×2545
Omega-3 ×2014

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#10 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Clams healthy?

It grades B — 58 out of 100, #10 of 28 seafood in our system. Iron and B12 levels that embarrass red meat — the ocean's multivitamin.

How many calories are in Clams?

148 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Clams calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.