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Wild Planet WILD SARDINES In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon - Lightly Smoked
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Sardines in olive oil

Wild Planet WILD SARDINES In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon - Lightly Smoked

4.4 oz/125 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 90

Wild Planet WILD SARDINES In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon - Lightly Smoked scores 90 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 21.2 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

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

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The Receipt

WILD SARDINES In Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Lemon - Lightly Smoked

START100

Ingredients

  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [1][2]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [2]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [3]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [4]
  • Energy 200 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Protein 21.2 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [5]
subtotal−3

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [2]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 90Excellent

100 − 10.5 = 89.5 → 90

GTIN 00829696000817 · 2026-06-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy200 kcal
Fat12.9 g
Saturated fat2.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein21.2 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 1 container (85 g)

Ingredients

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

SARDINES (SARDINOPS SAGAX OR SARDINOPS MELANOSTICTUS), ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WATER, LEMON, SEA SALT, AQUEOUS NATURAL SMOKE.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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