Clams, steamed or boiled vs. Mussels vs. Clams, canned
Side-by-side comparison of nutrient values per 100g edible portion, sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's FoodData Central (FDC) - SR Legacy reference foods and FDC Foundation foods (April 2026 release). Each value reflects USDA's standardized laboratory analysis methodology under USDA data-documentation methodology.
Clams, steamed or boiled has the most protein of the foods compared, at 18.6 g per 100g.
| Nutrient | Clams, steamed or boiled | Mussels | Clams, canned |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 18.6 G | 15.1 G | 18.3 G |
| Total lipid (fat) | 1.2 G | 2.8 G | 1.2 G |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 4.5 G | 4.7 G | 4.5 G |
| Energy | 109 KCAL | 109 KCAL | 108 KCAL |
| Total Sugars | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 G | 0 G | 0 G |
| Calcium, Ca | 49 MG | 33 MG | 49 MG |
| Iron, Fe | 2 MG | 5 MG | 1.8 MG |
| Potassium, K | 58 MG | 405 MG | 52 MG |
| Sodium, Na | 71 MG | 362 MG | 70 MG |
| Cholesterol | 38 MG | 35 MG | 38 MG |
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.24 G | 0.54 G | 0.23 G |
Values shown are per 100g edible portion from Source: USDA FoodData Central Retrieved and formatted by GetFoodFacts. For interactive comparison of up to three foods with macro bars and charts, use the main compare tool.