Sardines in olive oil
Crown Prince Natural Skinless & Boneless Sardines in Pure Olive Oil
3.75 oz/106 g
Score
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 92
Crown Prince Natural Skinless & Boneless Sardines in Pure Olive Oil scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 4 points Protein 23.8 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Skinless & Boneless Sardines in Pure Olive Oil
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 23.8 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 8 = 92
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23.8 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 can, drained (80 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
INGREDIENTS: SARDINES, PURE OLIVE OIL, SALT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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).”
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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.”
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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.”
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