⏱ 25 min totalGrilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette
Per 1 serving · 263 g · 8 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein21g15% of calories
- Carbs60g43% of calories
- Fat26g42% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette (263 g) has 541 calories, with 21 g of protein, 60 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (43% of calories). It is high in protein (43% DV), Vitamin A (29% DV) and Vitamin C (53% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 43%, 76% and 27% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein43%
- Vitamin A29%
- Vitamin C53%
- Vitamin K28%
- Thiamine59%
- Riboflavin (B2)36%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber18%
- Vitamin B614%
- Pantothenic acid15%
- Choline11%
- Calcium12%
- Magnesium13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium43%
- Saturated fat76%
- Cholesterol27%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ tsp Ginger root
1 lb (with shell), yield after shell removed Clams
3 slice, small Sourdough bread
½ tbsp Lemon juice
⅔ tbsp chopped Shallots
⅛ cup Butter
½ fruit without seeds Lemon
½ tbsp Parsley
Directions
- 1
Allow butter to soften at room temperature. Clean and scrub the clams thoroughly. Finely grate the lemon zest and chop the parsley.
- 2
Preheat the grill to high heat. In a bowl, blend the butter, shallot, parsley, lemon juice, ginger, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the lemon-ginger butter on the bread slices.
- 3
Arrange the clams in a pan and grill covered until they open, about 8-10 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open.
- 4
Transfer the clams to bowls. Grill the bread until charred, about 1-2 minutes per side. Add the remaining butter to the pan juices, stir until melted, and pour over the clams. Serve with the grilled bread.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (263 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 264 μg | 29% |
| Vitamin C | 48 mg | 53% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 34 μg | 28% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 36% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 129 μg | 32% |
| Vitamin B12 | 8 μg | 322% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
| Choline | 59 mg | 11% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 122 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 271 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 54 mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 256 mg | 37% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 13% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 35% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 27% |
| Selenium | 49 μg | 88% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 141 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.5 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 252 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 43 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 541 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette?
One serving of Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette (1 serving) has 541 calories, which works out to 206 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette high in protein?
It provides a solid 21 g of protein per serving (43% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 15% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 55 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette?
993 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Grilled Clams with Lemon-Ginger Butter and Grilled Baguette?
5.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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