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Nutritional Profile of Canned Clams - Care Omnia Nutrition

We got 45 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Canned Clams.

Nutrient content compared to all foods

When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks notably well (Top 100) for one nutrient:

Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)

Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks well (Top 250) for two additional nutrients:

Parinaric Acid (18:4) (Polyunsaturated Fats)
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) (Polyunsaturated Fats)

Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category

A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks well (Top 50) for six nutrients.

Most notable of them being

Vitamin B12 (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Retinol (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Vitamin A, RAE (Fat-soluble Vitamins)
Folate, food (Water-soluble Vitamins)

Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks moderately (Top 100) for eight additional nutrients.

With the highest ranking of them being

Folate, DFE (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Carbohydrates, by difference (Carbohydrates)
Magnesium, Mg (Minerals)
Iron, Fe (Minerals)

You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.

Nutrient Content Of Canned Clams

The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.

Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.

After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.

Macronutrient profile of Canned Clams

Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.

In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.

Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Canned Clams

4.5%

1.2%

18.3%

73.7%

Carbs

Fats

Protein

Water

Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.

And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!

Detailed nutrient profile of Canned Clams

Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.

All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.

If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.

Nutrient Profile: Canned Clams

In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products

Carbohydrates (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Carbohydrates, by difference	4.5 g	1.3 g	67	2080
Fatty Acids (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated	150 mg	42.5 mg	413	2694
Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated	240 mg	68 mg	386	2275
Fatty Acids, total saturated	234 mg	66.3 mg	366	2574
Total Lipid (Fat)	1.2 g	340.2 mg	362	1628
Saturated Fats (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Lauric Acid (12:0)	5 mg	1.4 mg	44	705
Myristic Acid (14:0)	10 mg	2.8 mg	252	1140
Palmitic Acid (16:0)	137 mg	38.8 mg	369	2139
Stearic Acid (18:0)	62 mg	17.6 mg	322	1629
Monounsaturated Fats (3)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Oleic Acid (18:1)	75 mg	21.3 mg	400	2737
Palmitoleic Acid (16:1)	25 mg	7.1 mg	308	958
Paullinic Acid (20:1)	9 mg	2.6 mg	249	465
Polyunsaturated Fats (7)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3)	80 mg	22.7 mg	291	342
Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3)	9 mg	2.6 mg	159	188
Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3)	54 mg	15.3 mg	246	283
Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4)	14 mg	4 mg	154	280
Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6)	53 mg	15 mg	302	2341
Linolenic Acid (18:3)	19 mg	5.4 mg	240	937
Parinaric Acid (18:4)	1 mg	0.3 mg	137	164
Protein (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Protein	18.3 g	5.2 g	112	382
Water-soluble Vitamins (8)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Folate, DFE	5 µg	1.4 µg	57	450
Folate, food	5 µg	1.4 µg	44	284
Folate, total	5 µg	1.4 µg	48	389
Niacin	394 µg	111.7 µg	367	2142
Riboflavin	48 µg	13.6 µg	215	763
Thiamin	18 µg	5.1 µg	202	866
Vitamin B12	12.7 µg	3.6 µg	35	98
Vitamin B6	11 µg	3.1 µg	323	970
Fat-soluble Vitamins (4)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
alpha-Tocopherol	850 µg	241 µg	158	558
Phylloquinone	0.2 µg	0.1 µg	88	923
Retinol	101 µg	28.6 µg	38	378
Vitamin A, RAE	101 µg	28.6 µg	41	609
Minerals (9)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Calcium, Ca	49 mg	13.9 mg	80	498
Copper, Cu	56 µg	15.9 µg	203	793
Iron, Fe	1.8 mg	516 µg	78	739
Magnesium, Mg	24 mg	6.8 mg	67	323
Phosphorus, P	186 mg	52.7 mg	187	478
Potassium, K	52 mg	14.7 mg	316	849
Selenium, Se	38.2 µg	10.8 µg	136	309
Sodium, Na	70 mg	19.8 mg	282	1079
Zinc, Zn	640 µg	181.4 µg	160	855
Other Micronutrients (2)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Cholesterol	38 mg	10.8 mg	133	343
Choline	81.2 mg	23 mg	93	350
Water (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Water	73.7 g	20.9 g	82	923
Other (1)	per 100g	per Oz	Rank Cat.	Rank Foods
Kcal (Energy)	108 kcal	30.6 kcal	158	580

Figure 2. Nutritional profile of canned clams with 45 nutrient values.

Foods Available Online

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Common Serving Sizes Of Canned Clams

Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.

Amount / Measurement	Weight in Gr	Weight in Oz
1 Cup, Solids Only	160.0 g	5.6 oz

Figure 3. Common serving sizes of canned clams

9 Similar Finfish or Shellfish Products

Explore the nutrient content of similar finfish and shellfish products below by clicking on their names.

Similar Finfish and Shellfish Products 1 - 9

Click on a food to explore all of the nutrients it contains.

Clams	No of Nutrients
Baked Or Broiled Clams (Coated, Made With Fat)	55
Baked Or Broiled Clams (Coated, Made Without Fat)	55
Baked Or Broiled Clams (Made With Fat)	47
Baked Or Broiled Clams (Made Without Fat)	47
Cooked Clams (Unspecified Cooking Method)	47
Fried Clams (Coated)	52
Raw Clams	45
Smoked Clams (In Oil)	45
Steamed Or Boiled Clams	45

Figure 4. Similar finfish and shellfish products 1 to 9.

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