Aquatic Foods
Clam, bilakong Nutrition Facts
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 31% | |
| Calories | 82kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 2 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 5.8 g/ 348g (1%) | ||||||
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Protein | 10.2 g/ 71g (14%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 9.4 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.14 mg/ 1mg (10%) |
Vitamin B3 | 1.6 mg NE/ 16mg NE (10%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 106 mg/ 750mg (14%) |
Iron | 6.8 mg/ 12mg (56%) high |
Phosphorus | 104 mg/ 700mg (14%) |
Sodium | 572 mg/ 1500mg (38%) |
Allergen Info
Mollusks
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Clam (bilakong) — a type of shellfish commonly eaten in Filipino meals. Per 100g, it’s about 82 kcal and is a good source of protein.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Bilakong helps support muscle and satiety because it’s rich in protein. It also provides some healthy nutrients from seafood, but it can be higher in sodium (about 572 mg per 100g) and has cholesterol (about 63 mg) and saturated fat (about 0.39 g). Since you’ll likely eat it as part of your 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks a day, it’s best to enjoy it in balanced portions and not every day if you’re watching salt and cholesterol.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Choose cooking methods with less added salt (try ginger, garlic, calamansi, and herbs for flavor).
- Watch the serving size: aim for a “palm-sized” portion of seafood per meal, then balance with rice (or less rice), vegetables, and a healthy drink.
- If it’s in soup or sauce, taste first—skip extra patis/soy if the broth already tastes salty.
- Pair with non-starchy vegetables (like pechay, kangkong, or ampalaya) to improve fullness without adding much calories.
- Enjoy variety: rotate with other protein sources (fish, chicken, tofu) across the week.
Common Filipino dishes
Sinigang na bilakong, Ginataang bilakong, Binagoongang bilakong, Garlic butter clams (bilakong), Clam soup (sabaw ng bilakong)
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