The nutritional characteristics of Meretrix meretrix are high in protein, trace elements, iron, calcium and fat. Meretrix meretrix is not only delicious, but also nutritious. It is a cheap seafood. It contains protein, fat, carbohydrate, iron, calcium, phosphorus, iodine, vitamins, amino acids and taurine. It is an ideal food with low calorie and high protein, which can prevent and treat chronic diseases of middle-aged and elderly people.

Clam meat contains sugar, protein, fat, nicotinic acid, inorganic salts, vitamins A, B 1, B2. Clam shells contain calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate, magnesium silicate, iodine and bromide.