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New England clam chowder

New England clam chowder nutrition label, ingredients and packaging

Not Vegan

Contains 'milk'

Health ScoreModerate
75/100
Calories
94
Sugar
2g
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Family & Pet Safety

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Not Dog Safe 🐶❌

⚠️ DANGEROUS: Anemia (More potent than onion).
Ref: AKC
⚠️ IRRITANT: Vomiting & toxic in large amounts.
Ref: Rover / AKC
⚠️ SODIUM ION POISONING: Vomiting, seizures (in high doses).
Ref: Merck Vet
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Pregnancy Safe? 🤰✅

Safe for consumption.

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Kid Friendly 👶✅

Kid-friendly ingredients.

Ingredient Decoder

High Risk Additives

Fish

One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Unlike other allergies, fish allergies often develop in adulthood and can cause severe reactions.

Full Ingredients List:

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.

Diet Compatibility

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Vegan

Avoid

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Gluten-Free

Avoid

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Keto

OK

What you need to know

Fat in moderate quantity (5.71g)

Contains a moderate amount of fat. Consume as part of a balanced diet.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts

Saturated Fat in moderate quantity (3.67g)

Contains moderate saturated fat.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS)

Sugars in low quantity (1.63g)

Low sugar content. Good for weight control and dental health.

Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts

Salt in moderate quantity (0.806g)

Salt in moderate quantity.

Source: WHO - Fact sheet - Salt reduction

Health Benefits

  • Low Sugar

Cons & Warnings

  • Contains Fish

Processing Level

Based on ingredient analysis (NOVA System)

NOVA 4: Ultra Processed

Analysis Report

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Dr. Mark Chen, PhD

Food Scientist

"Mark analyzes food processing levels and additive safety."

Health Integrity Analysis

Is New England clam chowder truly good for you, or is it just clever marketing? We analyzed the nutritional density, ingredient safety, and processing levels using the CakeID Algorithm. With a calculated health score of 75/100, here is the deep dive into what you are actually eating.

⚠️ Additive Watch: Critical Flags

The ingredient list reveals the presence of Fish. One of the Top 9 Major Allergens. Unlike other allergies, fish allergies often develop in adulthood and can cause severe reactions. For health-conscious consumers, this is a significant red flag that lowered the product's overall score.

Nutritional Balance

With only 2g of sugar, this product maintains a balanced profile. It avoids the excessive sweetness of typical processed foods while providing 4g of protein.

Final Verdict

Taking into account the macro-nutrient balance, additive risks, and caloric density, New England clam chowder achieves a CakeID Score of 75/100.

Consume in Moderation: It's not a health hazard, but it shouldn't be a staple in your daily diet due to its processing level or nutritional density.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is New England clam chowder healthy?
It depends on your goals. With a score of 75/100, it should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.
Is New England clam chowder Vegan?
No. Contains 'milk'.
Does it contain harmful additives?
Yes, it contains Fish, which is flagged in our database.
Disclaimer: The information provided by CakeID is for educational purposes only and not intended as medical advice. Always consult a professional for dietary concerns.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 package

Amount per serving
Calories
94
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g8%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 7g3%
Dietary Fiber 0g0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 0mcg0%
Calcium 0mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Potassium 0mg0%

* 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.

Burn It Off

To burn off the 94 kcal in 100g, you'd need to:

9
Run
12
Cycle
24
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Sugar Visualization

Sugar Free

1 cube ≈ 4g sugar (Contains ~0 cubes)

Macros

FDA Check

Passed. No active recalls.