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New England Clam Chowder, 14.5 OZ
pantry-essentials/soups-broths
📊 NOVA 4✨ Seed Oil Free

New England Clam Chowder, 14.5 OZ

BAR HARBOR
Available at Whole Foods
80
Calories
3g
Protein
400mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the canned soup aisle or your pantry as a quick, comforting go-to for a chilly night, storm-prep, or an easy weeknight meal — classic New England clam chowder vibes that feel nostalgic and soothing. The ingredient list (wheat flour, native tapioca starch, seasoned salt blend, and dehydrated vegetables) and shelf-stable formulation point to industrial processing that yields a consistently creamy texture and long shelf life, typical of ultra-processed ready-to-eat soups.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Protein3g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WATER, POTATOES, CLAMS, WHEAT, FLOUR, BUTTER, (MILK,, SALT), NATIVE, TAPIOCA, STARCH, SEA, SALT, DEHYDRATED, ONION, SEASONED, SALT, (SALT,, SUGAR,, PAPRIKA,, TURMERIC,, DEHYDRATED, CELERY,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, DEHYDRATED, ONION), WHITE, PEPPER..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is industrially formulated with multiple processed ingredients (thickeners like wheat flour and tapioca starch, a seasoned salt blend, and dehydrated flavorings) and is a ready-to-eat shelf-stable soup, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about New England Clam Chowder, 14.5 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? This clam chowder has a moderate calorie count and is low in sugar, but it's not exactly bursting with protein or fiber. It's a comforting option when you're looking for something warm and satisfying, but consider it a treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

storm-prep
weeknight-dinner
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingnostalgicconvenient
$6.99
per package