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Sea Tales Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
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Sardines in olive oil

Sea Tales Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

4.2 oz (120 g) NET, 3 oz (85 g) DRAINED

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Certified organic
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 100

Sea Tales Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil scores 100 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. Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
  3. Protein 25.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

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

The Receipt

Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

START100

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.4 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Protein 25.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal0

Bonuses

  • Certified organic
    Info Carries a certified-organic label. [5][6]
  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+8
TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 0 = 100

GTIN 00810046530160 · 2026-03-31

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy150 kcal
Fat9.4 g
Saturated fat2.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein25.9 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 3 oz (85g) drained

Ingredients

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

Sardines 70,8% (Sardina pilchardus), extra virgin olive oil 28,2%, salt.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

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

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Packaging

Metal, Paper

Context only: no points in v1.

Healthiest sardines in olive oil in the US

Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. 7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Feb 17, 2010 · Law

    “Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”

    ecfr.gov