Clams have rounder shells that are light gray or dirty white in color, while mussels have longer, more oblong-shaped shells that are dark blue or dark greenish-black. 展开

Though varieties differ, clams are generally a little sweet, a little salty, and a little minerally. Their flavor reflects the water in which they grow. Depending on their size and where they … 展开

While there are over 150 different kinds of clams, the edible varieties of clams that you’re probably most familiar are quahog, geoduck, manila, and soft shell clam. Northern quahog… 展开

The short answer is: pretty much. They do taste slightly different, especially if you’re comparing mussels to the sweet varieties of clams. So in that respect, they’re not completely interc… 展开