Energy
upper quarter230 kcalthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 109 kcal
- Middle 50%
- 92–183 kcal
Based on 30 records reporting energy.
Fish & seafoodmoderate variability
Clams, fried calories: 196 per 85 g
This exact USDA record reports 196 calories for 85 g. That answer belongs to this description and weight; it is not a universal value for every meal that shares the name.
Quick facts
USDA reference amount · 85 g
- Calories
- 196 kcal
- Protein
- 11.1 g
- Carbohydrate
- 12.2 g
- Total fat
- 11 g
- Fiber
- 0.4 g
- Sodium
- 328 mg
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Estimated for 85 g
196calories
Clams, fried
- Protein
- 11.1 g
- Carbs
- 12.2 g
- Fat
- 11 g
— means the source has no value available.
These values scale the selected reference food by weight. Ingredients, preparation, and portion size can change your meal’s estimate.
Nutrition facts, household measures, preparation notes and USDA sources
The editorial read
The useful answer has a weight, a composition, and an identity
Portion: the cited record reports about 196 calories for USDA reference amount at 85 grams. On a fixed-weight basis, the same record contains 230 calories per 100 grams. The first number answers a portion question; the second answers a concentration question.
Composition: that source amount also reports 11.1 g protein, 0.4 g fiber, and 328 mg sodium. Read those values together: a calorie total by itself cannot describe the nutrient profile.
Identity: the largest listed formulation input is mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw, representing 64.6% of the record’s listed input weight. The record contains 4 source-input rows in all. These are provenance for a standardized calculation, not a recipe for your plate.
The reference amount and 1 cup answer different portion questions. Their values are scaled independently from the same per-100-gram source record.
The household measures attached to this record span roughly 12–311 calories across the listed portions. That is a set of scaled examples—not a confidence interval, a recommendation, or a claim about the full universe of recipes.
Calculated from the smallest and largest usable household measures listed by USDA for this exact FNDDS record; not a confidence interval.
Record-specific decision brief
What the numbers say—and what choice still belongs to you
This analysis belongs to USDA FDC 2706341: “Clams, fried.” It separates gram-weight arithmetic, corpus context, label signals, and record selection so one number does not have to answer four different questions.
01 · Portion arithmetic
Three weights, one fixed composition
For FDC 2706341, each row multiplies the published per-100-gram values by its stated weight. “1 strip” through “1 cup” are weight scenarios: named measures come from USDA, while percentage labels are transparent arithmetic.
| Scenario | Weight | Energy | Protein | Fiber | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 stripUSDA-listed household measure | 5 g | 12 kcal | 0.7 g | 0 g | 19 mg |
| 1 clamUSDA-listed household measure | 15 g | 35 kcal | 2 g | 0.1 g | 58 mg |
| 1 cupUSDA-listed household measure | 135 g | 311 kcal | 17.7 g | 0.7 g | 521 mg |
02 · Fixed-weight context
Where 100 grams sits inside Shellfish
The comparison set contains 30 exact records in the Shellfish USDA category. Here, “upper quarter” describes FDC 2706341’s energy position in that corpus—not nutritional quality, desirability, or a health rating.
Protein
lower quarter13.1 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 15.4 g
- Middle 50%
- 13.1–18.1 g
Based on 30 records reporting protein.
Dietary fiber
upper quarter0.5 gthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 0 g
- Middle 50%
- 0–0.3 g
Based on 30 records reporting dietary fiber.
Sodium
middle half386 mgthis record per 100 g
- Corpus median
- 370 mg
- Middle 50%
- 188–414 mg
Based on 30 records reporting sodium.
03 · FDA label lens
The strongest strength-side and tradeoff-side signals
At FDC 2706341’s 85 g reference weight, the largest strength-side percentage among the nutrients evaluated here is Iron; the larger tradeoff-side percentage is Sodium. Percentages use FDA label Daily Values, whose general “high” guide begins at 20% Daily Value. This is not an overall score or a personalized target.
Strength-side signals
Iron2 mg
≈ 10% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Vitamin A57.8 µg
≈ 6% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Tradeoff-side signals
Sodium328 mg
≈ 14% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
Saturated fat1.5 g
≈ 8% DV. This does not cross the FDA’s 20% ‘high’ guide.
04 · Highest-impact checks
The three levers most worth resolving first
For “Clams, fried,” the first-pass checks follow the evidence actually published: its named weights, the FDC 2706334 alternative, and its source-formulation identity.
- 01
Listed portion span: 1 strip to 1 cup
USDA assigns those measures 5 g and 135 g. At this record’s fixed composition, scaled energy moves from 12 kcal to 311 kcal.
- 02
Record choice: compare with FDC 2706334
At an equal 100 g, this record has 0.7 g less protein than “Calamari, fried.” That is a record-level contrast; it does not identify which ingredient caused the difference.
- 03
Formulation anchor: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw
The source formulation has 4 input rows; Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw supplies 64.6% of listed input weight. Those are standardized formulation inputs, not final plated percentages.
05 · Exact-record choice
Select by literal evidence, not the shortest name
Keep this record when “fried” fits. Inspect FDC 2706334 when “fried” is the more literal description of the food and preparation.
Keep this profile when these fields fit
Clams, fried
- Exact source wording
- “Clams, fried”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706341 · FNDDS 26303140
- Named qualifiers
- fried
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw
Inspect this alternative when its fields fit better
Calamari, fried
- Exact source wording
- “Calamari, fried”
- Source identity
- USDA FDC 2706334 · FNDDS 26213140
- Named qualifiers
- fried
- Source inputs unique in this pair
- Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw
Choose the closest description
Which USDA record fits your meal?
Treat the long description as data. The phrases doing the most work here are “fried”. Match those details first; then compare the database weight with the amount you mean.
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| Exact record | Source serving | Calories / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fat / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g | Sodium / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| This recordClams, fried | 85 g196 kcal | 230 kcal | 13.1 g | 12.9 g | 0.5 g | 386 mg |
| Calamari, fried | 85 g199 kcal | 234 kcal | 13.8 g | 13.2 g | 0.5 g | 377 mg |
| Crayfish, fried | 85 g190 kcal | 223 kcal | 14.1 g | 12.9 g | 0.5 g | 387 mg |
| Shrimp, fried | 85 g185 kcal | 218 kcal | 12.3 g | 12.9 g | 0.5 g | 434 mg |
| Scallops, fried | 85 g184 kcal | 217 kcal | 11.1 g | 12.5 g | 0.5 g | 466 mg |
| Oysters, fried | 85 g173 kcal | 203 kcal | 6.3 g | 13.5 g | 0.5 g | 408 mg |
| Clams, canned | 85 g92 kcal | 108 kcal | 18.3 g | 1.2 g | 0 g | 70 mg |
How to compare FDC 2706341: its source amount is 85 g; every 100-gram column removes portion size from the record-to-record comparison. Neither denominator determines your plate’s weight or recipe.
Household measures
Compare listed portions
For FDC 2706341, the 3 displayed measures scale the same source composition by gram weight; rounding changes presentation, not the underlying ratio.
1 clam
35 kcal
15 g
1 cup
311 kcal
135 g
1 strip
12 kcal
5 g
At a glance
Nutrient signals in the source amount
For FDC 2706341, Sodium is the largest displayed non-protein Daily Value signal. Read the set as label context—not a personalized score.
Sodium
328.1 mg≈ 14% Daily ValueTotal fat
11 g≈ 14% Daily ValueThe percentages above apply to FDC 2706341’s 85 g reference amount. FDA Daily Values are general label references, not individualized energy or medical targets. Read the FDA explanation ↗
Why FDC 2706341 has no protein percentage here: Feast reports 11.1 g, but does not present grams divided by 50 as FDA protein %DV; applicable label rules account for protein quality and regulatory context.
Source-serving signals
What stands out in this record
These 1 calculated observation describe FDC 2706341 at 85 g—not a measured or recommended plate.
- The representative USDA portion contains 328 mg sodium, about 14% of the Daily Value used on U.S. labels.
Nutrition facts
Compare the source serving with 100 grams
Values are rounded for readability. The source serving is 85 g.
| Nutrient | Amount | Approx. % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 196 kcal 230 kcal | Not established Not established |
| Protein | 11.1 g 13.1 g | Not shown Not shown |
| Carbohydrate | 12.2 g 14.4 g | 4% 5% |
| Total fat | 11 g 12.9 g | 14% 17% |
| Dietary fiber | 0.4 g 0.5 g | 2% 2% |
| Sugars | 0.2 g 0.2 g | Not established Not established |
| Sodium | 328.1 mg 386 mg | 14% 17% |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g 1.8 g | 8% 9% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4.4 g 5.1 g | Not established Not established |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g 4.8 g | Not established Not established |
| Cholesterol | 24.7 mg 29 mg | 8% 10% |
| Potassium | 50.2 mg 59 mg | 1% 1% |
| Calcium | 37.4 mg 44 mg | 3% 3% |
| Iron | 1.8 mg 2.1 mg | 10% 12% |
| Magnesium | 16.2 mg 19 mg | 4% 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg 0 mg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg 0 µg | 0% 0% |
| Vitamin A | 57.8 µg 68 µg | 6% 8% |
| Caffeine | 0 mg 0 mg | Not established Not established |
| Alcohol | 0 g 0 g | Not established Not established |
| Water | 48.6 g 57.2 g | Not established Not established |
For FDC 2706341, approximate percentages divide the displayed 85 g amount by FDA label Daily Values; they are not personalized targets. “Not established” means FDA sets no Daily Value for that row. Protein %DV remains unshown because adult-label use depends on regulatory context.
Inside the source record
Source formulation behind this USDA record
USDA links FDC 2706341 to 4 source inputs totaling 100.6 g in its standardized formulation. Publishing that exact provenance makes “Clams, fried” inspectable beside similarly named records.
How to read this
4 listed components
The largest listed inputs by source weight are Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw, Breading or batter as ingredient in food, Vegetable oil, NFS. The order and weights below come from the standardized USDA formulation, so they offer context for this exact database entry.
100.6 g total listed input weight across the formulation.
| # | USDA input | Listed amount | Input weight | Share of listed input weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mollusks, clam, mixed species, rawUSDA ingredient 15157 · encyclopedia page available | 65 GM | 65 g | 64.6% |
| 2 | Vegetable oil, NFSUSDA ingredient 82101000 · encyclopedia page available | 10 GM | 10 g | 9.9% |
| 3 | Breading or batter as ingredient in foodUSDA ingredient 99995000 · encyclopedia page available | 25 GM | 25 g | 24.9% |
| 4 | Salt, tableUSDA ingredient 2047 · encyclopedia page available | 0.6 GM | 0.6 g | 0.6% |
USDA shorthand in this evidence
- NFS means “not further specified.” The record intentionally leaves the exact subtype, size, or preparation unresolved.
Exact-record context
What makes this USDA record distinct?
For FDC 2706341, the close-record rule searches the USDA “Shellfish” category for shared description terms or source inputs. Any surviving pair is compared per 100 grams, so unlike source-serving sizes cannot manufacture the nutrient difference.
This record
Clams, fried
- USDA category
- Shellfish
- FDC ID
- 2706341
- FNDDS code
- 26303140
Closest inspectable record
Calamari, fried
- USDA category
- Shellfish
- FDC ID
- 2706334
- FNDDS code
- 26213140
| Nutrient | This record | Comparison record | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 230 kcal | 234 kcal | −4 kcal |
| Protein | 13.1 g | 13.8 g | −0.7 g |
| Carbohydrate | 14.4 g | 14.1 g | +0.3 g |
| Total fat | 12.9 g | 13.2 g | −0.3 g |
| Dietary fiber | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | Same listed value |
| Sodium | 386 mg | 377 mg | +9 mg |
Plain-English read
The six displayed nutrient values are close under a conservative materiality screen. Small differences remain exact source values, not evidence that one food is preferable.
Only this record lists Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw. Only the comparison record lists Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw. Those formulation rows identify different source records; they do not prove which input caused a nutrient difference.
Formulation evidence
The listed formulations differ
The formulation rows differ, but the source data do not isolate which component caused any nutrient difference. Input weights describe the standardized formulation—not final plated proportions.
Shared listed inputs: Vegetable oil, NFS; Breading or batter as ingredient in food; Salt, table.
Listed only in this record: Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw.
Listed only in the comparison: Mollusks, squid, mixed species, raw.
Portion evidence
The listed portion sets differ
This record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
The comparison record’s reference amount is 85 g; a familiar listed measure is 1 cup (135 g).
Use the 100-gram row to compare FDC 2706341 with FDC 2706334 at equal mass; use their 85 g and 85 g source amounts only for portion matching.
Evidence boundary: FDC 2706341 versus FDC 2706334 is a comparison of standardized source records—not a measurement of your meal, an overall food-quality rank, or proof that one input caused a difference.
Review the full shellfish source category → Read the calculation and selection methodology →
Deep comparisons
Controlled comparisons that include this exact record
FDC 2706341 appears in 2 pair pages that passed semantic, material-difference, source-evidence, and diversity gates. Each preserves a 100-gram denominator and both primary records.
From record to familiar meal
Guides that use this exact USDA record
These 1 guide place “Clams, fried” beside explicitly linked source records; use them to compare preparations without turning FDC 2706341 into a universal recipe.
Uncertainty, made actionable
What can change this estimate?
This is a standardized USDA survey-food profile, not a measurement of every preparation. Actual nutrition can change with amount of absorbed frying fat, portion size, species or cut, cooking method.
For “Clams, fried,” resolve amount of absorbed frying fat first, then move through the remaining 3 published levers. Unknowns should remain visible rather than expanding every assumption at once.
- 01
amount of absorbed frying fat
Match the named cooking-fat state when possible. Fat used, retained, or left behind is preparation information that a dish name alone cannot recover.
- 02
portion size
When composition is held constant, nutrient totals scale directly with grams. A 20% weight correction produces the same 20% correction to the scaled totals.
- 03
species or cut
Prefer a package, menu, or known recipe when it identifies the food more precisely. Otherwise preserve the generic record as an explicit approximation.
- 04
cooking method
Match the method named by the source—such as baked, fried, boiled, or grilled—before scaling. Preparation can change both water content and the ingredients retained in the finished food.
How we estimated this
The arithmetic is simple; the provenance is the point
FDC 2706341 comes from FoodData Central Survey Foods (FNDDS). Its 230 kcal per 100 g becomes 196 kcal at 85 g through nutrient per portion = nutrient per 100 g × portion grams ÷ 100; this page adds no second nutrition estimate.
About the serving label: USDA describes the underlying survey portion as “Quantity not specified.” We display it as a USDA reference amount because it is a database comparison point—not a suggested portion or a claim about what most people should eat.
Data cycle: 2021–2023, published October 31, 2024
FoodData Central ID: 2706341
FNDDS food code: 26303140
The scaling for FDC 2706341 can be exact while the match to “Clams, fried” is wrong. That is why this profile keeps its 85 g weight, 4-row source formulation, and selection uncertainty beside the arithmetic.
Source release October 31, 2024. Review USDA’s data-type documentation ↗ · Read Feast’s full nutrition methodology.