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Cholesterol in Clams - 1 medium Clam

 

What are the nutritional ingredients in a 1 Medium Clam?     How many calories in 1 Medium Clam?

Clams - 1 medium Clam

A 1 Medium Clam of Clams contains about 5mg Cholesterol per serving.
NUTRITION FACTS - CLAMS - 1 MEDIUM CLAM
 
1 medium Clam
11
Calories
Serving Size:
1 medium
Source: USDA
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Nutrition Facts Summary for 1 medium Clam
0.14(g)
Total Fat
0.01(g)
Sat. Fat
0(g)
Trans Fat
5(mg)
Cholesterol
0(g)
Fiber
8(mg)
Sodium
0.37(g)
Total Carbs
0(g)
Sugar
1.85(g)
Protein
1(%)
Vitamin A
3(%)
Vitamin C
1(%)
Calcium
11(%)
Iron
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Medium

Amount Per Serving
Calories 11  Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.14g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.04g  
Monounsaturated Fat 0.01g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 0mg  
Total Carbohydrates 0.37g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Sugars 0g  
Protein 1.85g  
Vitamin A 1%
Vitamin C 3%
Calcium 1%
Iron 11%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
  Calories 2,000 2,500
Total Fat Less than 65g 80g
Sat Fat Less than 20g 25g
Cholesterol Less than 300mg 300mg
Sodium Less than 2,400mg 2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate 300g 300g
Dietary Fiber 25g 30g


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In a 1 medium Clam ( 1 Medium ) there are about 11 calories out of which 1 calories come from fat. The total fat content of 1 Medium 1 medium Clam is 0.14 g. Within the fat content, a 1 medium Clam contains 0.01 g of saturated fat, 0 g of trans fat, 0.04 g of polyunsaturated fat and 0.01 g of monounsaturated fat.

To reduce the risk of heart diseases, it is best to consume items low in cholesterol and the cholesterol count in a 1 Medium 1 medium Clam is 5 mg.

A food item is considered high in fiber if the fiber content is over 5g. A 1 Medium 1 medium Clam contains about 0 g of fiber. Food items high in fiber are good and come with many health benefits. High fiber foods help in lowering cholesterol levels. Try to increase your daily fiber intake to at least 30 grams per day.

When reading the nutrition facts label also pay close attention to the sodium levels. It’s recommended to limit your daily sodium intake to 2000 mg or 2 grams per day. A single 1 Medium 1 medium Clam contains about 8 mg of sodium. Sodium causes the body to retain water and a low sodium diet helps in controlling high blood pressure and water build up. Any item containing less than 5 mg of sodium is considered a no sodium item and considered low sodium if the sodium content is below 140 mg per serving.

Carbohydrates are important for a healthy diet however, you must choose complex carbohydrates such as found in whole grain, pasta, lentils, brown rice, beans, fruits and vegetables, to maintain a good healthy diet. Total carbs in a 1 medium Clam is 0.37 (g), 0% of daily value.

Sugar in a 1 medium Clam is about 0 g and the amount of protein in a 1 medium Clam is approximately 1.85 g.

Please refer to the nutrition facts label seen to the left for a full breakdown of complete nutrition found in a 1 medium Clam .

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