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Wild Planet Wild Sardines In Water With Sea Salt
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Canned sardines

Wild Planet Wild Sardines In Water With Sea Salt

4.4 oz (125 g)

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 92

Wild Planet Wild Sardines In Water With Sea Salt scores 92 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.

The Receipt

Wild Sardines In Water With Sea Salt

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 2.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Energy 176 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Protein 21.2 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−3

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8 = 92

GTIN 00829696000831 · 2026-06-21

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy176 kcal
Fat10.6 g
Saturated fat2.9 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein21.2 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 85g

Ingredients

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

Sardines (sardinops sagax or sardinops melanostictus), water, sea salt.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • 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. 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