Generally, shellfish like this kind are not likely to gain weight, and it is not good to have too much anyway. The principle of any weight loss is the principle of reservoir. When the calories consumed are greater than the calories ingested, they will be thin, otherwise, they will gain weight. The calories of clam are 62 calories per 100g.

Eating too much will make you fat. Clams are rich in protein and fat. Eating too much will cause energy accumulation, which will lead to obesity.

Nutritional value of clams

1. Clam meat contains sugar, protein, fat, niacin, inorganic salts, vitamins A, B 1, B2. Clam shell contains calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, magnesium silicate, iodine and bromide.

2. The calcium content of clams is quite prominent in seafood. Take clams weighing100g as an example. The calcium content is130mg. Although it can't be compared with dairy products, it is still a good source of calcium.

3. The content of vitamin B 12 in clams is also very rich. B 12 is related to blood metabolism, and those who lack it may have pernicious anemia, especially after gastric surgery. The absorption rate of B 12 is poor, so you can take more clams.

4. Taurine in clams can help bile synthesis, contribute to cholesterol metabolism, maintain the potential balance of nerve cell membrane, and resist spasm and anxiety.

5. Because the fat content of clam is not high, the calorie per 100 gram is only 55 calories, which belongs to low-fat meat. Clams are a good choice for people who want to control their weight. With a serving of 60 grams of clams, there are about 6 large clams and 22 clams of average size, which are quite full to eat, but the calories are only about 40 calories.

6. Clam meat contains a kind of Dieter's 7-cholesterol and 24-methylene cholesterol, which can reduce serum cholesterol, and they have the unique functions of inhibiting cholesterol synthesis in the liver and accelerating cholesterol excretion, thus reducing cholesterol in the body;

7. People often have a refreshing and pleasant feeling after eating clams and shellfish, which is undoubtedly beneficial to relieve some annoying symptoms.