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Trader Joe's Farm Raised Hardwood Smoked Trout Fillets Skinless in Canola Oil
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Smoked farmed trout

Trader Joe's Farm Raised Hardwood Smoked Trout Fillets Skinless in Canola Oil

77 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Trader Joe's Farm Raised Hardwood Smoked Trout Fillets Skinless in Canola Oil scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Protein 26 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Farm Raised Hardwood Smoked Trout Fillets Skinless in Canola Oil

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Ingredients

  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][6]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [6]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [7]
  • Energy 182 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [8]
  • Protein 26 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [8]
subtotal−2
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 15 = 85 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]

GTIN 00004440000057 · 2026-10-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy182 kcal
Fat9.1 g
Saturated fat0.6 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein26 g
Salt1.6 g

Serving: 1 can (77 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

trout fillets, canola oil, salt, hardwood smoke may contain traces of milk, egg, soy, wheat, herring, tuna, lobster.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish, Crustaceans

May contain: Milk, Soy, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”

    doi.org

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  6. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  8. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  9. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk