Sardine fillets in olive oil
Chicken Of The Sea Wild caught sardines in olive oil
3.75 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 78
Chicken Of The Sea Wild caught sardines in olive oil scores 78 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
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 3 points 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
Wild caught sardines in olive oil
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 188 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 15.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 188 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 15.9 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (69 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Sardines (Sprattus sprattus or Clupea harengus), olive oil, water, salt, smoke flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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“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
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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