Salmons from farming
Kirkland Signature Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 79
Kirkland Signature Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon scores 79 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
- plus 4 points Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better fish sticks and frozen fish
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Atlantic Salmon Fillets Marketside · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No color added (not named) Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Farm-Raised Tilapia Fillets 365 Whole Foods Market Not ultra-processed · No color added (not named) Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
COHO Salmon Fillets (skin on) Marketside · 16.0 oz Not ultra-processed · No color added (not named) Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Waterfront Bistro · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed · No color added (not named) Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Kirkland · 48 oz Not ultra-processed · No color added (not named) Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon
Ingredients
- Color added (not named) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 204 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 204 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (196 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Atlantic Salmon, Water, Salt, Color Added. CONTAINS: Atlantic Salmon (Fish).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22(k) Declaring color additives in the ingredient list
“Color additives not subject to certification and not otherwise required by applicable regulations in part 73 of this chapter to be declared by their respective common or usual names may be declared as “Artificial Color,” “Artificial Color Added,” or “Color Added””
ecfr.gov
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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