Frozen meats
Trident Seafoods Alaska Salmon Burgers
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 75
Trident Seafoods Alaska Salmon Burgers scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 17.7 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 2.5 points Vegetable oil (unspecified): High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Alaska Salmon Burgers
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.3 g / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 17.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 25 = 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 150 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 burger (113 g)
Ingredients
- Pink (not recognized)
- Keta Salmon
- Vegetable Oil (soybean, Canola)
- Water
- Ground Onion
- Salt
- Potato Extract
- Garlic Powder
- Mustard Flour
- White Pepper
- Beet Juice (color)
- Annatto (color)
- Rosemary Extract
- Mesquite Smoke Flavor
- Lemon Juice From Concentrate
Label text, as published
Pink And/or Keta Salmon, Vegetable Oil (soybean And/or Canola), Water, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Ground Onion, Salt, Potato Extract, Garlic Powder, Mustard Flour, White Pepper, Beet Juice (color), Annatto (color), Rosemary Extract, Mesquite Smoke Flavor, Lemon Juice From Concentrate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Fish, Mustard
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Trident Seafoods
Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org