Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water
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Albacore

Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water

198 g

Score

Excellent 100 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives

Why it scores 100

Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
  2. plus 4 points Protein 43 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. minus 3 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

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

The Receipt

Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
    Strong High in salt. [1]
  • Energy 210 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Protein 43 g / 100 g plus 4 points
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal0

Bonuses

  • Simple whole food plus 5 points
    Info A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. [3]
  • No additives plus 3 points
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [3]
subtotal+8

TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 8 = 100


GTIN 00096619626410 · 2026-02-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy210 kcal
Fat4 g
Saturated fat1 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein43 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 can (153 g)

Ingredients

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

albacore tuna, water, sea salt sodium pyrophosphate contains: fish (tuna).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • 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