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Clam Chowder Roundup

We analyzed 21 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Clam Chowder shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 21 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Clam Chowder you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

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Detailed Reviews

Calories
52
Sugar
1g
Signature Cafe

Pacific Coast Clam Chowder

Ingredients: HEAVY CREAM, MILK, CLAMS IN CLAM JUICE, RED SKIN POTATOES, CELERY, ONIONS, CLAM JUICE, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID) CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), BACON (CURED WITH WATER, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, HONEY, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, FLAVORING, SODIUM NITRATE), SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CLAM EXTRACT, CULTURED DEXTROSE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE TO RETAIN NATURAL JUICES, SPICE, DEHYDRATED ONIONS.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Nitrate
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Calories
30
Sugar
1g
Pilgrim Joe's

Clam Chowder A Condensed Soup

Ingredients: SEA CLAMS, SEA CLAM JUICE, POTATOES, WHEAT FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, ONIONS, NATURAL CLAM FLAVOR, CELERY, XANTHAN GUM, BLACK PEPPER.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
46
Sugar
1g
Campbell's

Manhattan clam chowder

Ingredients: Water, potatoes, clam stock, carrots, tomato puree (water, tomato paste), clams, celery, diced tomatoes in tomato juice, contains less than 2% of: modified food starch, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), salt, green peppers, red peppers, wheat flour, monosodium glutamate, flavoring (cod), sodium phosphate, spices, yeast extract, succinic acid, sugar, soy sauce (soybeans, wheat, salt), onion oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
68
Sugar
2g
Bumble Bee

Snows Clam Chowder New England Style

Ingredients: CLAM JUICE (WATER, CLAM EXTRACT), WATER, FRESH CLAMS, DEHYDRATED POTATOES (SODIUM METABISULFITE), 2% OR LESS OF BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ONION GRANULES, CORN STARCH, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, GARLIC GRANULES, NATURAL FLAVORS.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
69
Sugar
1g
Campbell's

Homestyle new england clam chowder

Ingredients: clam stock, potatoes, clams, vegetable oil(corn, canola, and/or soybean), celery, contains less than 2% of: modified cornstarch, salt, water, _yeast extract, wheat flour,_ soy protein concentrate, sugar, dried onions, _natural flavoring (cod),_ spices, sodium phosphate, butter, clam extract, succinic acid, _soy sauce(soybeans, wheat, salt), cultured cream._ _CONTAINS: COD, WHEAT, MILK, SOY._

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
53
Sugar
0g
Campbells

New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients: CLAM STOCK, POTATOES, CLAMS, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, CANOLA, AND/OR SOYBEAN), CELERY. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, ONIONS**, SPICES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, SUCCINIC ACID, BUTTER**, BUTTERMILK, SOY SAUCE (SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, NONFAT MILK, WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, MILKFAT. **DRIED CONTAINS: COD, WHEAT, MILK, SOY.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
78
Sugar
1g
Bar Harbor

New England Style Clam Chowder

Ingredients: Surfclams, Surfclam Juice, Water, Potatoes, Rice Flour, Butter (Milk and Salt), Non-GMO Canola Oil, Non Fat Dry Milk, Dehydrated Onions, Sea Salt, Seasoning Salt (Salt, Sugar, Paprika, Turmeric, Dehydrated Celery, Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onions), White Pepper.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
75
Sugar
0g
Bumble Bee, Bumble Bee Foods Llc

Bumble bee, snow's, clam chowder

Ingredients: Water, diced potatoes, clams, soybean oil, cream, lightly salted butter, modified food starch, wheat flour, celery, salt, dehydrated onion flakes, xanthan gum, concentrated soy protein, seasoning (salt and pepper), succinic acid.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
54
Sugar
1g
Bar Harbor

New England Style Clam Corn Chowder

Ingredients: Water, potatoes, clams, non-gmo corn, wheat flour, butter (milk, salt), native tapioca starch, onions, sea salt, seasoned salt (salt, sugar, paprika, turmeric, onion, garlic) and pepper.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
390
Protein
12g
Campbell's CHUNKY

OLD BAY Seasoned Clam Chowder

Ingredients: clam stock, potatoes, clams, vegetable oil (com celery, contains less than 2% of: modified cornstarch, old bay spices (including celery seed], salt, paprika, natural flavoring salt, wheat flour, soy protein concentrate, yeast extract, pol enzyme modified butter, whey protein concentrate, milkfat paprika, sugar, spices, sodium phosphate, contains: wheat, milk, soy. natural flavoring contains bioengineered food ingredients. the ingredients from canola, corn, soy and sugar in this product come from genetically modified crops. no msg added small amount of glutamate occurs naturally in yeast extract mccormick & company, incorporated, used under license. bay and associated marks and logos are trademarks of rinse insert lid metal can c

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
127
Sugar
2g
Unknown

New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients: CREAM, CLAM STOCK (WATER, COOKED CLAMS [CLAMS, WATER, CORN STARCH], SALT, CLAM BROTH, SUGAR, POTATO FLOUR, NATURAL Calc 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. CONTAINS: FISH (COD) AND MILK. MAY CONTAIN CRUSTACEAN SHELLFISH. MANUFACTURED BY: BLOUNT FINE FOODS 630 CURRANT ROAD FALL RIVER, MA 02720 HEATING INSTRUCTIONS: STOVETOP: Remove container from outer sleeve. Remove film and pour chowder into a heavy saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot (165°F). Do not boil. MICROWAVE: Remove container from outer sleeve. Remove film and place container on a microwave-safe plate, loosely covered with microwavable plastic wrap or paper towel. Heat on high for approximately 5-6 minutes or until completely hot (165°F), stirring halfway through heating process. Carefully remove by the plate. Microwave time may vary, adjust accordingly. CAUTION: Chowder and container will be hot. MO Use or freeze unopened chowder by the date indicated on the bottom of the container. Use within 9 months of freezing. When ready to prepare, thaw product by removing the package from the freezer and thaw in the refrigerator for 24-36 hours. Follow the heating instructions above. Total Fa Satura Trans Cholest Sodium Total Ca Dietary Total S Inclu Protein Vitamin D Calcium 1 Iron 1.2mg Potassium *The % Daily V serving of food day is used for

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
75
Sugar
0g
Campbell's Chunky

New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients: Clam stock, potatoes, clams, vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), celery, contains less than 2% of: modified food starch, water, wheat flour, salt, monosodium glutamate, soy protein concentrate, sugar, dehydrated onions, spices, sodium phosphate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, flavoring (cod), celery extract, onion extract, succinic acid, dehydrated butter (cream [milk], salt), buttermilk, soy sauce (soybeans, wheat, salt), enzyme modified butter, whey protein concentrate, nonfat dry milk, enzyme modified butter fat and oil, whey, soy lecithin.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
71
Sugar
1g
Progresso

New England Clam Chowder

Ingredients: Clam broth, potatoes*, clams, soybean oil, water, modified food starch, onions. contains less than 2% of: sugar, soy protein concentrate, salt, potassium chloride, cream, sodium phosphate, butter, chablis wine, datem, natural flavor, brandy, parsley*, celery*, yeast extract.*dried

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
93
Sugar
1g
Bar Harbor

New england style condensed clam chowder

Ingredients: Water, fresh clams, potatoes, wheat flour, butter (milk, salt) native tapioca starch, sea salt, onions, sea-soned salt (salt, sugar, paprika, turmeric, garlic) and pepper.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
58
Sugar
0g
Campbell's

Chunky healthy request new england clam chowder

Ingredients: Clam stock, potatoes, water, clams, celery, modified food starch, contains less than 2% of: vegetable oil (corn, canola, and/or soybean), wheat flour, sugar, color added, potassium chloride, cream (milk), flavoring, salt, onions**, butter (cream, salt)**, calcium carbonate, soy protein concentrate, buttermilk**, yeast extract, sodium phosphate, spices, disodium inosinate and disodium guanylate, lactic acid, celery extract, onion oil.**dehydrated.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
94
Sugar
2g
Trader Joe's

New England clam chowder

Ingredients: FISH STOCK (WATER, COD, HADDOCK, ONIONS, CELERY, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED THYME, MUSTARD SEED, BAY LEAVES), LIGHT CREAM, MILK, CREAM, CLAM JUICE (OCEAN CLAM JUICE, SALT), COOKED CLAM MEAT (SEA CLAMS, WATER), POTATOES, ONIONS, BUTTER (SWEET CREAM, SALT), WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, CLAM BROTH CONCENTRATE (SEA CLAM BROTH CONCENTRATE, SALT), RICE STARCH, SEA SALT, SUGAR, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, PEPPER SAUCE (DISTILLED VINEGAR, RED PEPPER, SALT). CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT, COD, HADDOCK. THIS PRODUCT IS MADE WITH CLAMS.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Fish
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Calories
110
Sugar
2g
Berkeley Bowl Marketplace

New England Clam Chowder

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Heinen's

Coastal Style Clam Chowder

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
71
Sugar
0g
Campbell’s キャンベルスープ

Clam Chowder クラムチャウダー

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
127
Sugar
2g
Blount Clam Shack

New England Clam Chowder

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
113
Sugar
3g
Window's

Clam Chowder

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The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Clam Chowder category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 21 products in the Clam Chowder category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Clam Chowder?+
We rank Clam Chowder based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Clam Chowder here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.