Grilled Littleneck Clams Recipe has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
The food contains 6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 13 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 13 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 8, for Grilled Littleneck Clams Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 62% | |
Calories from Fat | 9% | |
Calories from Carbs | 29% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 11 IU | 0.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 48 mg | 4.8% | ||
Iron | 13 mg | 72.2% | ||
Potassium | 349 mg | 10% | ||
Sodium | 2000 mg | 83.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6 g | 2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.34 g | 1.4% | ||
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 13 g | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 0.88 g | 1.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 101 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.88 g 1.4%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
Sodium 2000 mg 83.3%
Total Carbohydrates 6 g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.34 g1.4%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 13 g 26%
Vitamin A 0.2% Vitamin C
Calcium 4.8% Iron 72.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 11.4 g | Fat 4.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 71
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 2.71 g | Fat 0.95 g
Per Serving | Calories 3244
Protein 30 g | Carbs 55 g | Fat 328 g
Per Serving | Calories 919
Protein 49 g | Carbs 50 g | Fat 58 g
Per Serving | Calories 866
Protein 43 g | Carbs 127 g | Fat 23 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 9 g | Carbs 27 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 538
Protein 42 g | Carbs 16 g | Fat 36 g