Are clams keto?

Clams

Keto-friendly Yes — clams are keto-friendly.

Contain a few carbs but fit well. Skip the flour-thickened chowder.

Nutrition per serving

3 oz (meat) · 85 g
Net carbs
3g
Calories
73kcal
Protein
13g
Fat
0.8g
Total carbs
3 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 15%

About 139 g of clams adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings.

Nutrition facts for clams
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories73 kcal86 kcal
Total carbohydrate3 g3.6 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs3 g3.6 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein13 g15 g
Fat0.8 g1 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are clams keto?

Yes — clams are keto-friendly. Contain a few carbs but fit well. Skip the flour-thickened chowder.

How many net carbs are in clams?

3 oz (meat) (85 g) of clams has about 3 g net carbs (3 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 3.6 g net carbs.

How much clams can I eat on keto?

About 139 g of clams adds up to 5 g net carbs — roughly 1.6 typical servings. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 15% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #174214): Mollusks, clam, mixed species, raw. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $6.88/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.79 for 6.5 oz can, chopped (drained). How we estimate prices

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