Canned Clam Juice

Canned Clam Juice

EverydayCanned

Canned clam juice is a briny cooking liquid made by steaming clams and clarifying their natural broth for shelf-stable preservation. This concentrated seafood base delivers a distinct oceanic flavor to dishes like chowders and seafood sauces, while providing notable amounts of iron and vitamin B12. Though valued for its umami depth, it typically contains high sodium levels from processing, requiring mindful portioning in sodium-restricted diets.

Macro Impact

A 8 fl oz serving contains 5 calories, 1g protein, 0g carbs, and 0g fat.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size8 fl oz (240 ml)
Amount per serving
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0.0g
0%
Saturated Fat0.0g
0%
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.0g
Monounsaturated Fat0.0g
Cholesterol7mg
2%
Sodium516mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate0.2g
0%
Dietary Fiber0g
0%
Total Sugars0g
Includes Added Sugars0g
0%
Protein1.0g
Vitamin D0mcg
0%
Calcium31mg
2%
Iron0.7mg
4%
Potassium358mg
8%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet.

Nutrient Breakdown

Nutrient breakdown based on appropriate daily intake recommendations for a 175lb adult.

Carbs
Total Carbs
0 / 275 g
0%
Fiber
0 / 28 g
0%
Sugars
0 g
Added Sugars
0 / 50 g
0%
Soluble Fiber
0 g
Insoluble Fiber
0 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Xylitol
0 g
Sorbitol
0 g
Other Carbohydrates
0 g
Fat
Total Fat
0 / 78 g
0%
Monounsaturated
0 / 31 g
0%
Polyunsaturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Saturated
0 / 23 g
0%
Trans
0 g
Cholesterol
7 / 300 g
2%
Omega 3
0 / 5 g
0%
Omega 6
0 / 19 g
0%
Omega 9
0 g
Protein
Protein
1 / 80 g
1%
Amino Acids
Histidine
0 / 3 g
0%
Isoleucine
0 / 2 g
0%
Leucine
0 / 3 g
0%
Lysine
0 / 2 g
0%
Methionine
0 / 1 g
0%
Phenylalanine
0 / 2 g
0%
Threonine
0 / 1 g
0%
Tryptophan
0 / 0 g
0%
Valine
0 / 2 g
0%
Arginine
0 g
Cysteine
0 g
Cystine
0 g
Tyrosine
0 g
Alanine
0 g
Aspartic Acid
0 g
Glutamic Acid
0 g
Glycine
0 g
Proline
0 g
Serine
0 g
Vitamins
Thiamine, B1
0 / 1 mg
2%
Riboflavin, B2
0 / 1 mg
4%
Niacin, B3
0 / 15 mg
3%
Pantothenic Acid, B5
0 / 5 mg
2%
Pyridoxine, B6
0 / 1 mg
2%
Biotin, B7
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Cobalamin, B12
12 / 2 mcg
500%
Folate
5 / 400 mcg
1%
Vitamin A
22 / 800 mcg
3%
Vitamin C
2 / 83 mg
3%
Vitamin D
0 / 15 mcg
0%
Vitamin E
1 / 15 mg
5%
Vitamin K
1 / 105 mcg
0%
Minerals
Calcium
31 / 1k mg
3%
Copper
1 / 1 mg
104%
Iron
1 / 13 mg
6%
Magnesium
26 / 370 mg
7%
Manganese
0 / 2 mg
9%
Phosphorous
274 / 700 mg
39%
Potassium
358 / 3k mg
12%
Selenium
10 / 55 mcg
18%
Sodium
516 / 2.3k mg
22%
Zinc
0 / 10 mg
3%
Chromium
0 / 30 mcg
0%
Molybdenum
0 / 45 mcg
0%
Iodine
0 / 150 mcg
0%
Chlorine
0 / 2.3k mg
0%
Other
Ethyl Alcohol
0 g
Water
234 g
Caffeine
0 mg
Choline
31 mg
Taurine
0 mg

References

Data on this page was sourced from a number of official governmental and non-governmental sources, including:

  1. 1.Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid. USDA Standard Reference, Legacy. Food ID 171977.
  2. 2.Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, liquid. Canadian Nutrient File. Food ID 3113.

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