There are various types of clams available, ranging  in size and shape. All edible clams are nutritious. They are low in fat and high in a wide range of minerals and  B vitamins. They are rich in iron: 100 g of shelled clams provide a whole day’s intake. Iron carries oxygen from the lungs to all parts of the body and is vital for the immune system, helping to increase resistance to  infection and help the healing process.

Eating clams helps women  prevent suffering  from anaemia due to iron loss during menstruation.

Saltwater clams are considered to have a superior flavour than the one buried in sand or mud.

100 g of shelled clams contains

• 74 Kcalories
• 0.9 g fat
• 12.8 g protein
• 1.8 g niacin
• 49.4 mcg vitamin B12
• 16 mcg folate
• 314 mg potassium
• 24 mcg selenium
• 9 mg magnesium
• 2.4 mg zinc
• 46 mg calclium
• 14 mg iron