Clam

About this record

Clam is listed here under Fish & Seafood, with the preparation “Boiled”, from the source record “Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat”. 30 of 34 nutrients have a value per 100 g (missing here: Iodine, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Biotin (B7), Choline; missing is never shown as zero). Values are copied unchanged from the source.

Where it ranks

• Vitamin B12: 2nd of 322 foods with a value (98.9 µg per 100 g)
• Sodium: 14th of 740 foods with a value (1,200 mg per 100 g)
• Selenium: 30th of 640 foods with a value (64 µg per 100 g)
• Potassium: 39th of 779 foods with a value (628 mg per 100 g)
• Copper: 53rd of 744 foods with a value (0.688 mg per 100 g)

Positions are among non-dried foods in our data that have a value for that nutrient.

Other preparation in the data: Canned

Source record: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Cooked

Source record: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Other preparation in the data: Raw

Source record: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw. A separate record with its own values, not merged with the one above.

Sources and limitations

• Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: “Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat” (release 2018-04 (CSV)); Canadian Nutrient File (Health Canada): “Mollusks, clam, mixed species, boiled or steamed” (release 2026 (14th edition, May 2026)).
• Amounts are per 100 g of the food as described by the record, in the units shown. The category and display name are assigned automatically and are being reviewed (About our data).
• Values are typical for the record and vary with variety, season and processing.
• Not medical advice; no recommended intakes are shown.

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