Canned tunas
Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna
5 g/oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 83
Starkist Solid White Albacore Tuna scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 4 points Protein 23 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned tuna
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Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water Bumble Bee Prime · 5 oz/142 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water Kirkland Signature · 198 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil Bumble Bee Prime · 5 oz/142 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Solid White Albacore Tuna Golden Cape · 113 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
WILD ALBACORE SOLID WHITE TUNA in WATER Blue Harbor · 4.6 oz/130 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Solid White Albacore Tuna
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 23 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 17 = 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 97 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 Can (113 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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Albacore Tuna Wild Planet · 5 oz (142 g) No additives Score 97 out of 100 Excellent -
Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water Kirkland · 153 g Ultra-processed Score 81 out of 100 Excellent -
Chunk Light Tuna Chicken Of The Sea · 7 oz No additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Solid White Tuna Albacore in Water Bumble Bee · 7 oz Ultra-processedNo additives Score 86 out of 100 Excellent -
Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo Starkist · 2.6 oz (74 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saltNo synthetic dyes Score 64 out of 100 Good -
Light Tuna in water Bumble Bee · 2.5 oz/71 g No additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent
More from Starkist
Sources
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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