
Progresso Clam Sauce, White, with Garlic & Herb
What You Should Know
Progresso Clam Sauce, White, with Garlic & Herb (15 oz) sits on the grocery shelf in the canned and jarred sauces aisle, often near other seafood sauces, pasta sauces, canned clams, and packaged pasta. It is a pantry-ready option for shoppers who want an easy seafood-flavored sauce without running to a specialty fishmonger. Typical occasions include quick weeknight dinners, simple weekend pasta meals, or when entertaining guests who enjoy a touch of seafood decadence without elaborate preparation. The Progresso brand positions itself as a long-standing, approachable premium soup and sauce maker — familiar to multi-generational American households — marketed toward busy adults and families who value convenience and recognizable brands. Labeling leans on “quality” and traditional recipe cues (garlic, herb, authentic Italian-style) rather than organic or natural certifications; there is no organic seal and no child-oriented branding. Nutrition front-of-package cues may hint at savory satisfaction, but the Nutrition Facts reveal 830 mg sodium per serving. In plain language, this is a shelf-stable, industrially produced sauce with added texture and flavor ingredients. Sensory notes: the sauce is smooth and saucy with tender, briny clam pieces, pronounced garlic and parsley herb tones, and a slightly viscous, spoonable body from stabilizers like modified starch; it is packaged for long-term pantry storage (15-oz retail can/jar). Rituals around use include heating and tossing with linguini or spooning over baked fish, offering a quick, restaurant-inspired finish to home meals.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Water,, Clams,, Soybean, Oil,, Garlic,, Contains, Less, than, 2%, of:, Modified, Food, Starch,, Salt,, Corn, Protein, (Hydrolyzed),, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Dried, Parsley,, Sugar,, Onion, Powder,, Spice,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Clam, Juice, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Tomato, Extract..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Sodium Phosphate - Synthetic preservative
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, hydrolyzed corn protein, soy protein concentrate, sodium phosphate, citric acid) and is a shelf-stable, formulated product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).
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Common Questions about Progresso Clam Sauce, White, with Garlic & Herb
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Progresso's clam sauce is relatively low in sugar and calories, with about 110 calories per half-cup serving. It’s a decent source of protein, too, with 5g per serving. However, if you're watching your sodium intake, keep in mind it packs a punch with 830mg of sodium, so balance it with lower-sodium foods throughout the day!
