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Snow's Tuscan Style Red Clam Sauce 15 oz
Pasta & Pasta Sauce
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Snow's Tuscan Style Red Clam Sauce 15 oz

Snow's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
70
Calories
3g
Protein
5g
Sugars
580mg
Sodium
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Snow's Tuscan Style Red Clam Sauce (15 oz) is a canned Italian-style pasta topping that reads like a pantry shortcut to a coastal dinner. You'd spot it in the supermarket's canned tomatoes and pasta sauces aisle, often shelved near other jarred and canned seafood sauces and ready-made pasta toppers — sometimes also cross-displayed near pasta and canned clams. It's pitched for quick weeknight meals and occasions when shoppers want an upscale, seafood-forward meal without visiting a fishmonger: think weeknight linguine, a simple Sunday pasta, or a last-minute dinner for guests. The brand leans into Italian tradition and family heritage, using rustic Tuscan language and imagery to appeal to shoppers seeking authenticity and comfort; the MSC certification and “made with fresh clams” line add a sustainability and quality cue that targets middle-income cooks who value provenance. Label characteristics include mild health halos (olive oil, “fresh clams”), a sustainability badge (MSC), and a “natural flavor” ingredient, but no organic or low-sodium claims and no child-oriented branding. In plain terms this is a shelf-stable, processed seafood-tomato sauce — canned and formulated with thickeners and stabilizers. Sensory notes: a glossy, reddish tomato base flecked with tender clam pieces and herbs, a slightly thick mouthfeel from modified starch and xanthan gum, and an olive-oil sheen; the can is a standard metal 15-oz can that you heat, pour over linguine or penne, and serve family-style. Rituals center on quick pasta assembly, a squeeze of lemon or fresh parsley, and rustic, casual dining at home.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3g4%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium580mg25%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
Total Sugars5g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Clams, in, Clam, Juice, (Water,, Clams,, Extract, of, Clams),, Water,, Tomatoes, in, Tomato, Juice,, Tomato, Paste,, 2%, or, Less, of, Sugar,, Soybean, Oil,, Salt,, Olive, Oil,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Granulated, Onion,, Granulated, Garlic,, Spices,, Paprika, and, Extractives, of, Paprika, (Color),, Xanthan, Gum,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified corn starch, xanthan gum, natural flavor) and is a shelf-stable, multi-ingredient formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Snow's Tuscan Style Red Clam Sauce 15 oz

That depends on what you’re looking for! It's relatively low in calories and contains some protein from the clams, which is a nice plus. However, it does have added sugars and sodium, so if you're watching those, you might want to enjoy it in moderation.

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