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King Oscar Salmon in Olive Oil with Lemon
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King Oscar Salmon in Olive Oil with Lemon

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 84

King Oscar Salmon in Olive Oil with Lemon scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Protein 27.1 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Salmon in Olive Oil with Lemon

START100

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 186 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Protein 27.1 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 84Excellent

100 − 16 = 84

GTIN 00034800600771 · 2026-10-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy186 kcal
Fat8.6 g
Saturated fat1.4 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.2 g
Protein27.1 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 1 can drained (70 g)

Ingredients

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

Atlantic Salmon, extra virgin olive oil, spirit vinegar, water, salt, concentrated lemon juice, natural lemon flavoring

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org