clam, mixed species vs Oysters
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per serving. See which fits your goals better.
These two shellfish are worlds apart nutritionally. Breaded and fried clams come in at 202 calories with 11.2g fat, while raw oysters are remarkably light at just 59 calories and 1.55g fat per 100g. Clams do deliver more protein (14.2g vs 5.22g), but much of their calorie load comes from the breading and frying.
Pro tip
Go with raw oysters if you want a low-calorie seafood option rich in zinc and B12. If you're eating clams, skip the breading and steam them instead to cut the fat dramatically.
Quick Verdict
Best for weight loss
Oysters
Best for muscle gain
clam, mixed species
Best for low-carb
Oysters
Macro Comparison
clam, mixed species: 100g (100g) | Oysters: 100g (100g)
202
clam, mixed species
59
Oysters
14.2g
clam, mixed species
5.22g
Oysters
10.3g
clam, mixed species
5.53g
Oysters
11.2g
clam, mixed species
1.55g
Oysters
Protein Efficiency
What percentage of calories come from protein — higher is better for staying lean.
28%
clam, mixed species
35%
Oysters
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| Nutrient | clam, mixed species | Oysters |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 202 | 59 |
| Protein | 14.2g | 5.2g |
| Carbs | 10.3g | 5.5g |
| Fat | 11.2g | 1.6g |
| Fiber | — | 0g |
| Sugar | — | 0g |
| Sodium | 364mg | 178mg |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 25mg |
| Saturated Fat | 2.68g | 0.44g |
| Potassium | 326mg | 124mg |
| Vitamin A | 91mcg | 8mcg |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 4.7mg |
| Calcium | 63mg | 44mg |
| Iron | 13.9mg | 5.78mg |
Which Should You Choose?
For weight loss
Choose Oysters. With 59 calories and 5.22g protein, it gives you more protein per calorie — keeping you full while cutting calories.
For muscle gain
Choose clam, mixed species. clam, mixed species delivers 14.2g protein per serving — 9g more than Oysters.
For low-carb diets
Choose Oysters with 5.53g carbs per serving.
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Is clam, mixed species or Oysters better for weight loss?
For weight loss, Oysters is the better choice. clam, mixed species has 202 calories and 14.2g protein per serving, while Oysters has 59 calories and 5.22g protein. Lower calories with higher protein helps you stay full while eating fewer calories.
Which has more protein, clam, mixed species or Oysters?
clam, mixed species has more protein per serving. clam, mixed species provides 14.2g and Oysters provides 5.22g of protein.
Can I eat both clam, mixed species and oysters together?
Yes! Combining clam, mixed species and oysters gives you 261 calories and 19.419999999999998g protein. This combination can work well as part of a balanced meal.