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New England Clam Chowder, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

New England Clam Chowder, 24 OZ

Whole Foods Market Kitchens
Available at Whole Foods
300
Calories
10g
Protein
5g
Sugars
710mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
82
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the grocery prepared foods or refrigerated soup section — a grab-and-heat New England clam chowder for a chilly night or quick company. It gives an indulgent, comforting, slightly nostalgic seaside vibe with a thick, creamy texture. The ingredient list shows both whole ingredients (clams, potatoes, milk) and industrial components (corn maltodextrin, dehydrated broths, sulfiting agents, 'natural flavors') that help stabilize texture, flavor and shelf-life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz
Servings per Container: 3
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium710mg31%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars5g
Protein10g
* 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

Clam, Chowder, (milk, [pasteurized, milk,, vitamin, d3],, potatoes,, fish, stock, [water,, fish, bones,, onions,, celery,, black, pepper,, thyme,, mustard, seed,, bay, leaves],, clam, meat,, heavy, cream,, wheat, flour,, onions,, white, wine, [contains, sulfiting, agents],, celery,, expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil, and/or, expeller, pressed, safflower, seed, oil,, butter, [cream,, salt],, dehydrated, clam, broth, [clam, broth,, corn, maltodextrin],, sea, salt,, black, pepper,, worcestershire, sauce, [distilled, white, vinegar,, molasses,, sugar,, water,, salt,, onions,, anchovies,, garlic,, cloves,, tamarind, extract,, natural, flavors,, chile, pepper, extract],, garlic,, thyme)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

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?

Despite many recognizable ingredients, the product is a commercial ready-to-heat formulation containing industrial additives (corn maltodextrin, dehydrated broths, sulfiting agents, natural flavors) and processed components that align with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about New England Clam Chowder, 24 OZ

The New England Clam Chowder packs a decent protein punch with 10 grams per serving, but it’s also rich in calories and fat, particularly saturated fat from the cream and butter. It can be a comforting meal choice, especially when you're craving something warm and hearty, but like anything, it’s best enjoyed in moderation and balanced with plenty of veggies or a fresh salad.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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$9.49
per package