Fish

Whole

Whole live clams are the usual market form—shells closed or that close when tapped, smelling cleanly of the sea. Size grades (littleneck, cherrystone, chowder, and regional names) guide steaming, grilling, or chopping after shucking. Discard cracked, gaping, or foul-smelling shellfish. Steam in wine, beer, or broth until shells open; grill over high heat; or shuck for raw service where local rules and water quality allow. Purge sandy clams in salted water if needed. Keep refrigerated and cook the day of purchase when possible.

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Quantity

Unit

Kg Liters Whole

Note

Characteristics

Preparations

BakedFreshGrilledShuckedSteamed

Traits

BrinyGrit RiskIntactLive In ShellQuick SteamShell OnSize GradedSweet

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 131

Amount per 100 g

Total Fat 5.23 g
Saturated Fat 0.99 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1.91 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.99 g
Cholesterol 55.2 mg
Sodium 76.2 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Dietary Fibre 0 g
Total Sugars 0 g
Complex / starch 0 g
Protein 20.8 g
Water 70.4 g

Detailed nutrients

Energy 131 kcal
Water 70.4 g
Protein 20.8 g
Fat 5.23 g
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g
- Monounsaturated Fat 1.91 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat 1.99 g
  - Omega-3 0.8 g
Vitamins 41.7 mg
- Vitamin A 15 µg
- Vitamin B1 — Thiamine 0.11 mg
- Vitamin B2 — Riboflavin 0.16 mg
- Vitamin B3 — Niacin 4.23 mg
- Vitamin B5 — Pantothenic Acid 0.73 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.41 mg
- Vitamin B7 — Biotin 3.1 µg
- Vitamin B9 — Folate 12.2 µg
- Vitamin B12 — Cobalamin 1.2 µg
- Vitamin C 2 mg
- Vitamin D 1.5 µg
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg
- Vitamin K 0.5 µg
Minerals 400 mg
- Major Minerals 398 mg
  - Calcium 21 mg
  - Sodium 76.2 mg
  - Potassium 301 mg
- Trace Minerals 1.5 mg
  - Iron 1.5 mg
Salt 0.2 g
Cholesterol 55.2 mg

Vitamins

vitamin-c: 2 · vitamin-b12-cobalamin: 1.2 · vitamin-a: 15 · vitamin-b1-thiamine: 0.11 · vitamin-b2-riboflavin: 0.16 · vitamin-b3-niacin: 4.23 · vitamin-b5-pantothenic-acid: 0.73 · vitamin-b6: 0.41 · vitamin-b7-biotin: 3.1 · vitamin-b9-folate: 12.2 · vitamin-d: 1.5 · vitamin-e: 0.6 · vitamin-k: 0.5 ·

Minerals

Sodium: 76.22 · Potassium: 301 · Calcium: 21 · Iron: 1.5 ·

Whole form averages edible parts as typically consumed.

History

8000 BCE

Coastal peoples harvested whole clams as a staple shellfish food worldwide.

1600US

Clam bakes and whole-shell steaming became signature North American coastal cookery.

1980

Restaurant service of whole steamed clams in the shell remained a standard sharing dish.