Canned tunas
Northern Catch Zesty lemon pepper chunk light tuna in water
71 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 63
Northern Catch Zesty lemon pepper chunk light tuna in water scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 22.5 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Zesty lemon pepper chunk light tuna in water
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 22.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 37.5 = 62.5 → 63
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 99 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1.4 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 1.4 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 22.5 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 71 g
Ingredients
- SKIPJACK TUNA
- WATER
- SUGAR (high concern)
- SALT
- BLACK PEPPER
- LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE
- CITRIC ACID
- LEMON FLAVOR
- VEGETABLE BROTH
- TURMERIC
Label text, as published
SKIPJACK TUNA, WATER, SUGAR, SALT, BLACK PEPPER, LEMON JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, LEMON FLAVOR, VEGETABLE BROTH, TURMERIC. CONTAINS: FISH (TUNA).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Northern Catch
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“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
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org