Canned tunas
Starkist Albacore white tuna in water pouch
6.4 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Starkist Albacore white tuna in water pouch scores 79 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 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 48.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Albacore white tuna in water pouch
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 224 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 48.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 21 = 79
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 224 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 48.2 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 1 serving (85 g)
Ingredients
- White tuna
- water
- vegetable broth
- salt
- pyrophosphate (not recognized)
Label text, as published
White tuna, water, vegetable broth, salt, pyrophosphate.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Chunk Light Tuna Chicken Of The Sea · 7 oz No additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Tuna Creations Herb & Garlic Lightly Seasoned Premium Tuna Starkist · 2.6 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo synthetic dyes Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
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More from Starkist
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).”
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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