Calories in New England Clam Chowder
New England Clam Chowder has about 231 calories per 1 cup (248 g), or 93 kcal per 100 g. That serving gives you 7.7 g protein, 22.8 g carbs and 11.9 g fat.
Nutrition facts
Lab-analysed values from USDA FoodData Central (Soup, New England clam chowder). Source: USDA FDC #2707139
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | 1 cup (248 g) | 1 bowl (1½ cups) (372 g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 93 kcal | 231 kcal | 346 kcal |
| Protein | 3.1 g | 7.7 g | 11.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.2 g | 22.8 g | 34.2 g |
| Fat | 4.8 g | 11.9 g | 17.9 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 2.5 g | 3.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.9 g | 2.2 g | 3.3 g |
| Sodium | 247 mg | 613 mg | 919 mg |
About New England Clam Chowder
The creamy, white chowder from New England, made with clams, potatoes, onion and milk or cream. A cup is about 231 kcal; restaurant chowders made with heavy cream can be noticeably richer.
Tip: A bread bowl adds 400+ kcal of sourdough. Manhattan (tomato-based) clam chowder has about a third of the calories.
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Rough estimates for a 155 lb (70 kg) adult.
- Brisk walking51 min
- Running21 min
- Cycling29 min
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Common questions
How many calories are in New England clam chowder?+
About 231 kcal per 1 cup (248 g), or 93 kcal per 100 g.
How many calories in 1 bowl (1½ cups) of New England clam chowder?+
1 bowl (1½ cups) (372 g) is roughly 346 kcal with 11.5 g protein, 34.2 g carbs and 17.9 g fat.
Is New England clam chowder high in protein?+
It has a fair amount — 1 cup gives about 7.7 g protein (13% of its calories). Add a lean protein on the side if you're trying to hit a daily protein target.
Is New England clam chowder good for weight loss?+
New England clam chowder is low in calories (93 kcal per 100 g), so it fits a weight-loss diet easily. Watch what gets added on top, which often carries more calories than the dish itself.
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