Aquatic Foods
Clam, freshwater, tulya, boiled
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Edible Portion: 42% |
| Calories | 105kcal / 2530kcal (4%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 8.9 g/ 71g (12%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 1.9 g/ 42g (4%) low | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 13 g/ 348g (3%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 9.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (1%) |
Vit B1 | 0 mg/ 1mg (0%) |
Vit B2 | 0.22 mg/ 1mg (16%) source |
Vit B3 | 1.2 mg NE/ 16mg NE (7%) |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 171 mg/ 750mg (22%) source |
Phosphorus | 121 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Iron | 5.8 mg/ 12mg (48%) high |
Sodium | 74 mg/ 1500mg (4%) low |
Allergen Info
Mollusks
What is this food?
Boiled freshwater clams (tulya). This is a seafood protein dish where the clams are cooked in water until tender.
Why it matters to health
Clams are a good protein choice for your meals, helping you feel full and support muscle maintenance. In a 100 g serving, it provides about 105 kcal and 1.9 g fat (with 0.18 g saturated fat). It also has cholesterol (65 mg) and low sodium (74 mg) per serving, which is helpful if you’re mindful of salt from other foods. The carbohydrates (13 g) are present but not the main focus—clams still work best as a protein add-on. Since fiber is 0 g, pair it with vegetables or whole grains to balance your plate.
Healthier tips
- For a balanced day (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), use boiled clams as your protein at lunch or dinner. Aim for a serving size you can pair with 1–2 cups of non-starchy vegetables (e.g., kangkong, pechay, talong, okra) and 1/2–1 cup cooked rice or a small portion of whole grains. If you add dipping sauce, keep it lighter on salt (watch patis/soy sauce). Since clams have no fiber, don’t skip veggies—this helps with fullness and better overall meal balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Tulya with garlic and onions, Sinigang na tulya, Paksiw na tulya, Clam soup (sabaw ng tulya), Tinola with seafood (tulya variant)
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