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Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught Sardines in Water
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Canned sardines

Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught Sardines in Water

3.75 oz (106 g)

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 87

Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught Sardines in Water scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) 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. Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Salt 1 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

Wild-Caught Sardines in Water

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 1 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 174 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Protein 15.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 87Excellent

100 − 13 = 87

GTIN 00048000007070 · 2026-05-10

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy174 kcal
Fat11.6 g
Saturated fat3.6 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein15.9 g
Salt1 g

Serving: 1 can drained (69 g)

Ingredients

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

SARDINES (SPRATTUS SPRATTUS, CLUPEA HARENGUS), WATER, SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Egg, Fish

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

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Packaging

Paper, Metal

Context only: no points in v1.

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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