
Arctica islandica
Also Known As
Clam, Quahog, Black clam, Mahogany quahog
U.S. wild-caught ocean quahog is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round. Sold processed (minced, chopped, or cut into strips) or in chowders, bisques, and sauces. Smaller ocean quahogs from Maine waters are marketed as “mahogany clams” and are sold on the half-shell market or for steaming. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from Maine to Virginia. |
Taste |
A somewhat stronger taste than other clams. |
Texture |
Firmer than other clams. |
Color |
Meat is pinkish. |
Health Benefits |
Quahogs provide low-fat, high-quality protein and are an excellent source of selenium, iron, and vitamin B12. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 74 |
Protein | 12.77 g |
Fat, total | 0.97 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.094 g |
Carbohydrate | 2.57 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 34 mg |
Selenium | 24.3 mcg |
Sodium | 56 mg |