Food52 New England Clam Chowder With Old Bay Oyster Crackers Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food52 New England Clam Chowder With Old Bay Oyster Crackers Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 34g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 35%. At 799mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food52 New England Clam Chowder With Old Bay Oyster Crackers Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 242 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 355
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 34mg
Sodium: 799mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 20g
Calcium: 67mg Iron: 7mg
Potassium: 604mg Vitamin A: 84mcg
Vitamin C: 12mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 5 cups oyster crackers
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • a two finger pinch fine sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 eight oz. bottles Bar Harbor clam juice
  • 2 six oz. cans Bar Harbor clams, chop them if they are whole, juice drained and reserved
  • 4 ounces bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 cups yellow onion, peeled and small dice
  • 1 cup celery, washed, trimmed and small dice
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 2 dried bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour (optional, depends on if you want thick chowder or not)
  • 2 cups yukon gold potatoes, peeled and 1/2 inch dice
  • 16 ounces 1/2 & 1/2
  • kosher salt and fresh ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chives, minced
  • 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced

Instructions

Visit Food52's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)