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Tunatural Yellowfin Chunk Light Tuna -in Water-
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Canned tunas

Tunatural Yellowfin Chunk Light Tuna -in Water-

5 oz (140 g)

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 88

Tunatural Yellowfin Chunk Light Tuna -in Water- scores 88 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Protein 16 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. Salt 0.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Yellowfin Chunk Light Tuna -in Water-

START100

Ingredients

  • Soy protein isolate / concentrate
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Hydrolyzed vegetable protein
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Protein 16 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal+1
TOTAL 88Excellent

100 − 12 = 88

GTIN 00748252174604 · 2026-09-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy110 kcal
Fat1 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1 g
Protein16 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 1 serving (100 g)

Ingredients

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

Yellowfin tuna in flakes, water, textured soy protein (10%), hydrolyzed soy protein, salt. Contains: Fish (Tuna) and Soy.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. 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