Starkist Wild Caught Light Tuna
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Canned tunas

Starkist Wild Caught Light Tuna

2.6 oz/74 g

Score

Excellent 100 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives

Why it scores 100

Starkist Wild Caught Light Tuna scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. plus 4 points Protein 23 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  2. minus 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Wild Caught Light Tuna

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [1]
  • Protein 23 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal+1

Bonuses

  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [3]
subtotal+3

TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 4 = 100


GTIN 00080000505279 · 2026-08-31

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy95 kcal
Fat0.7 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein23 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 74.0g

Ingredients

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

LIGHT TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH, SALT.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org