Smoked salmons
Specially Selected Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon
3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
Why it scores 73
Specially Selected Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 21.2 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.
Better fish sticks and frozen fish
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Atlantic Salmon Fillets Marketside · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Wild Caught Alaska Sockeye Salmon Kirkland · 48 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Alaska Sockeye Salmon Sprouts Farmers Market · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Norwegian Atlantic Salmon Waterfront Bistro · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
COHO Salmon Fillets (skin on) Marketside · 16.0 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cold Smoked Atlantic Salmon
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 165 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 21.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 165 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 21.2 g |
| Salt | 4 g |
Serving: 3 slices (85 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar), Astaxanthin, Salt, Sodium Lactate, Natural Flavors, Beechwood Smoke
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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