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Blount Clam Shack Clam Chowder, 24oz
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Blount Clam Shack Clam Chowder, 24oz

Blount Clam Shack
24 oz
Available at Foodtown
310
Calories
8g
Protein
4g
Sugars
1010mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Blount Clam Shack Clam Chowder (24 oz) reads like a ready-to-heat coastal comfort meal placed on the grocery aisle where time-pressed shoppers look for quick dinners. You'd typically find it in the refrigerated prepared-soup section or alongside other ready-to-heat chowders and microwaveable entrées, near canned soups and heat-and-serve seafood. It fits weekends when someone wants an easy brunch, pantry top-ups for storm prep, or a low-effort dinner night when you crave something warm and savory. The Blount Clam Shack name leans into seaside, New England imagery — suggesting approachable, casual seafood rather than gourmet or artisanal — and targets adults and families seeking convenient, familiar flavors rather than adventurous fine dining. Labels for this product often emphasize “Clam Shack” branding and creamy chowder visuals; the ingredient list includes both recognizably homey items (cream, potatoes, whole clams) and industrial additives (modified starches, natural flavors), and there’s no organic certification noted. In plain terms, this is a commercially prepared, ready-to-heat soup made for consistency and shelf stability. Sensory details: the chowder presents as a thick, creamy base studded with diced potatoes and pieces of clam — briny, slightly sweet seafood notes layered with a buttery, savory finish. Saltiness and a rich mouthfeel are expected; texture is velvety with occasional chew from clam meat. Packaging is a 24-ounce heat-and-serve container meant to be microwaved or warmed on the stove, typically ladled into a bowl and paired with oyster crackers or crusty bread as a simple ritual of comfort food.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3
Calories310
% Daily Value*
Total Fat23g29%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat1g
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium1010mg44%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein8g
* 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

Cream,, Clam, Stock, (Water,, Cooked, Clams, [Clams,, Water,, Corn, Starch),, Salt,, Clam, Broth,, Sugar,, Potato, Flour,, Natural, Flavor,, Onion, Powder,, Codfish, Powder),, Potatoes,, Clam, Meat,, Onions,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Modified, Corn, &, Tapioca, Starch,, Garlic,, Water,, Sea, Salt,, Nisin, Preparation, and, Spices..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Nisin Preparation - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified starches, natural flavors, nisin preservative) and is a ready-to-heat manufactured product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Blount Clam Shack Clam Chowder, 24oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! At about 310 calories per cup, it’s rich in flavor and comfort, but it’s also relatively high in saturated fat and sodium. So, if you're keeping an eye on those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation, perhaps as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
movie-night

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