Legal Sea Foods New England Clam Chowder
What You Should Know
This 15 oz Legal Sea Foods New England Clam Chowder reads like a restaurant shortcut: rich light cream, chunks of potatoes and clam meat in a thick, ladleable base. On supermarket shelves you’d typically find it in the canned/ready-meals aisle alongside premium canned seafood, other branded chowders and boxed broths, often near oyster crackers, crackers and shelf-stable sides rather than in the refrigerated soup case. Shoppers reach for it on storm-prep runs, weekend brunch racks, or when they want a quick, comforting dinner after work. The brand leans on New England coastal identity and the prestige of a regional seafood restaurant chain, positioning the product as a restaurant-quality, slightly upscale convenience item aimed at adults who want familiar, savory comfort without cooking from scratch. The label emphasizes “New England” and clam-forward flavor and may highlight simple-sounding ingredients like cream and clams, producing a mild “natural” health halo even though there’s no organic certification. In plain terms this is a processed, ready-to-heat soup that mixes fresh-seeming components with industrial additions (modified starches, maltodextrin, natural flavor, bases and preservatives). Sensory notes: spoon-thick creaminess, soft potato chunks, salty briny clam pieces and a background savory umami from dried bases and Worcestershire, best enjoyed heated in a pot or microwave and served with crusty bread or oyster crackers. Packaging is a 15 oz can/pouch meant for quick heating—an easy ritual bowl for cold evenings or busy weeknights where convenience and familiarity matter.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Light, Cream,, Water,, Potatoes,, Clam, Meat,, Onions,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Fish, Base, (Cod, and/or, Pollock,, Salt,, Sugar,, Potatoes,, Onions),, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Vegetable, Base, (Carrots,, Onions,, Celery,, Salt,, Sugar,, Maltodextrin,, Corn, Oil,, Yeast, Extract,, Natural,, Flavor,, Potato, Starch),, Worcestershire, Sauce, (Distilled, White, Vinegar,, Molasses,, Sugar,, Water,, Salt,, Onions,, Anchovies,, Garlic,, Cloves,, Tamarind, Extract,, Natural, Flavor,, Chili, Pepper, Extract),, Powdered, Clam, Broth,, Maltodextrin,, Pork, Lard,, Garlic,, Sugar,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt,, Nisin, Preparation, and, Spices..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Nisin Preparation - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, maltodextrin, natural flavors, prepared bases and preservatives) and is a ready-to-heat product, fitting the NOVA ultra-processed category.
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Common Questions about Legal Sea Foods New England Clam Chowder
This clam chowder can be considered a hearty option, especially if you're craving something comforting. It packs a protein punch with 15g per serving, which is great for a meal. However, with 450 calories and 31g of fat (including 19g of saturated fat), it might be best enjoyed as an occasional treat rather than a daily staple.