How many carbs are in clams?
1 cup of clams contains about 9.1g of carbohydrate, 9g net carbs after subtracting 0.1g of fiber, 21.8g of protein, and 193 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 clam (15g) | 1g | 0g | 1g |
| 1 cup (135g) | 9.1g | 0.1g | 9g |
| 100 grams (100g) | 6.7g | 0.1g | 6.6g |
Net carbs in clams
1 cup of clams contains 9g of net carbs — total carbs (9.1g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for clams (per 100g)
- Calories: 143 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.7g
- Dietary fiber: 0.1g
- Sugars: 0.1g
- Protein: 16.1g
- Fat: 5.2g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2341754). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in clams?
1 cup of clams contains about 9.1g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0.1g of fiber, the net carbs are about 9g.
How many net carbs are in clams?
Net carbs in 1 cup of clams are about 9g — that is total carbs (9.1g) minus dietary fiber (0.1g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is clams good for diabetics?
Clams contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is clams keto-friendly?
Whether clams fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 cup) provides about 9g of net carbs.