Canned tunas
Starkist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper
2.6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 61
Starkist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- 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
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
Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 23 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 108 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (74 g)
Ingredients
- LIGHT TUNA
- WATER
- SUGAR (high concern)
- VEGETABLE BROTH
- SALT
- CITRIC ACID
- BLACK PEPPER
- NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR
- LEMON PUREE
- LEMON JUICE
- EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC (COLOR)
Label text, as published
LIGHT TUNA, WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: SUGAR, VEGETABLE BROTH, SALT, CITRIC ACID, BLACK PEPPER, NATURAL LEMON FLAVOR, LEMON PUREE, LEMON JUICE, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC (COLOR)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Starkist
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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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“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