Clams
Calories
29 kcal /100g
A plump, bouncy texture that brightens any bowl. Moderate fatty acids and the red pigment astaxanthin (a potent antioxidant) are added attractions. Cholesterol is somewhat elevated, so keep that in mind.
High protein at 19.6g with only 0.6g of fat. Powerful antioxidant activity from astaxanthin is a key benefit.
Calories
82 kcal
Protein
19.6 g
Fat
0.6 g
Carbs
0.7 g
Calcium 68mg, iron 1.4mg, and zinc 1.2mg are abundant. Potassium 270mg and magnesium 37mg round out a mineral-rich profile.
Sodium
140 mg
Salt equiv.
0.3 g
Potassium
270 mg
Calcium
68 mg
Magnesium
37 mg
Phosphorus
220 mg
Iron
1.4 mg
Zinc
1.2 mg
Copper
0.30 mg
Manganese
0.10 mg
Vitamin E 2mg and niacin 3.6mg, along with folate 38μg, stand out. Vitamin B12 at 1.2μg also helps with anemia prevention.
Vitamin A
0 µg
Vitamin D
0.0 µg
Vitamin E
2.0 mg
Vitamin K
0 µg
Vitamin B6
0.10 mg
Vitamin B12
1.2 µg
Vitamin C
1 mg
Niacin
3.6 mg
Folate
38 µg
Pantothenic acid
0.20 mg
Biotin
1.9 µg
Nutrition values are calculated based on the Standard Tables of Food Composition in Japan 2020 (8th Revised Edition) by MEXT. Some seasonings and soups are reference values that include estimates from similar foods.