Chickens
Starkist Premium White Chicken
2.6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 76
Starkist Premium White Chicken scores 76 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 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Modified starch: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned tuna
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Wild Caught Albacore White Tuna Starkist · 2.6 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water Bumble Bee Prime · 5 oz/142 g Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water Starkist · 20 oz/568 g Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Wild Caught Pole & Line Chunk White Albacore No Salt Added Field Day · 5 oz Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Solid White Albacore Tuna in Olive Oil Bumble Bee Prime · 5 oz/142 g Not ultra-processed · No modified starch Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Premium White Chicken
Ingredients
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Sodium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 13 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 108 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (74 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Chicken (White Chicken Meat, Water, Modified Food Starch [Corn], Salt, Sodium Phosphate).
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Composite material
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Starkist
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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