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Snow's Ocean Chopped Clams Canned, 51 oz Can - 7g Protein per Serving - Gluten Free, No MSG, 99% Fat Free

Contains sodium tripolyphosphate

Canned chopped clams provide 7 g of protein per serving, and the brand says they come from an MSC-certified sustainable fishery. The farmed method conflicts with the wild-caught claim on the label, and the ingredients include sodium tripolyphosphate and EDTA.

Seed-oil freeNo added sugarNo artificial dyesNo artificial flavorsNo natural flavorsNo added nitritesNo phosphatesNo gums or thickenersContains shellfish
$41.37 51 oz · lowest price at TrailHaven
Price and stock checked Oct 29, 2026
Key nutrition facts
50caloriesPer serving · 1/3 Cup (85g)
Protein
7g▼
Fiber
0g
Added sugar
—
Sodium
340mg
Saturated fat
0g▲
▲ raises the score · ▼ lowers it · From the product label
Ingredients: ocean clams in ocean clam juice, water, salt, sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain natural juices), calcium disodium EDTA (to protect color)
On Open Food FactsNutri-Score CNOVA 4Ultra-processed foodTheir grades, for reference; not part of our score. Data: Open Food Facts (ODbL).
81 / 100
Good Scored automatically
Weighted as fresh meat, fish, eggsHigh confidence · Scored on 10 of 11 inputs, 2 claims verified
Nutrition · counts 20%77
Ingredients · counts 5%86
Processing · counts 5%75
Sourcing · counts 55%85
Transparency · counts 15%75
Why it scores 81
Nutrition 77 · Compared with other fish and seafood: less saturated fat (0 g), less protein (7 g); no added sugar per 1/3 Cup
Ingredients 86 · Added phosphates (additive, −10); Calcium disodium EDTA (additive, −4); no dyes or artificial sweeteners
Processing 75 · Canned clams with salt, sodium tripolyphosphate and EDTA
Sourcing 85 · MSC-certified fishery stated; farmed method conflicts with the wild-caught label claim
Transparency 75 · Full ingredient list and MSC claim; farmed method conflicts with wild-caught label claim
Farmed method conflicts with wild-caught label claim
Contains sodium tripolyphosphate and EDTA
Evidence behind the Ingredients deductions
Varies by additive−14 for added phosphates, calcium disodium edta
Scored Oct 20, 2026 · Scoring guide v3.1 · Updated Oct 20, 2026 · See what changed

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Ingredients
Ocean clams in ocean clam juice Water Salt Sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain natural juices) Calcium disodium EDTA (to protect color)
5 ingredients 1 to avoid
Sourcing

About This AMERICA'S #1 CLAM BRAND: Snow’s has been a New England classic since 1920, trusted by chefs and home cooks alike for its superior quality and authentic flavor. CHOPPED CLAMS: High quality, double-cleaned, chopped ocean clams canned in their own juices to preserve flavor and texture. Use the clams and the juice in your favorite recipes. GOOD SOURCE OF PROTEIN: This 51-ounce can of Snow's Chopped Ocean Clams contains 7 grams of lean protein per serving. CONVENIENT PANTRY INGREDIENT: Enjoy a can of chopped clams as a great-tasting, pro

Additives2 additives · 1 moderate risk
Added phosphates (E339–E343, E450–E452)StabiliserModerate risk
Absorbed more readily than natural phosphorus; high intakes are linked to kidney and heart risks, and EFSA set a limit in 2019.
Calcium disodium EDTA (E385)PreservativeLimited risk
Binds minerals to keep colour and flavour; approved at low levels, poorly absorbed.
Matched from the ingredient list. Risk levels summarise findings from EFSA, the FDA, IARC and published studies; they explain a concern, not a diagnosis.

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