Canned tunas
Bumble Bee Albacore white tuna in water
2.5 oz/71 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 84
Bumble Bee Albacore white tuna in water scores 84 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 22.5 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 1 points Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g: Contains some saturated fat. Strong
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
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 22.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 141 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (71 g)
Ingredients
- WHITE TUNA
- WATER
- VEGETABLE BROTH (PEA, CARROT)
- SALT
- PYROPHOSPHATE ADDED (not recognized)
Label text, as published
WHITE TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH (PEA, CARROT), SALT, PYROPHOSPHATE ADDED.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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