Frozen salmon fillets
Aldi Wild pink Salmon
32 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 83
Aldi Wild pink Salmon scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 4 points Protein 17.9 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 2.5 points Sodium tripolyphosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned salmon, sardines and other seafood
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Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Chicken Of The Sea · 2.5 oz (70 g) Not ultra-processed · No sodium tripolyphosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Wild Pink Salmon Wild Planet · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed · No sodium tripolyphosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Blue Harbor Skinless and Boneless Wild Pink Salmon Blue Harbor · 5 oz/142 g Not ultra-processed · No sodium tripolyphosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Wild Caught Pink Salmon Wegmans · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed · No sodium tripolyphosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Wild Pink Salmon Skinless & Boneless Sustainable Seas Not ultra-processed · No sodium tripolyphosphate Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Wild pink Salmon
Ingredients
- Sodium tripolyphosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 17.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 98 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (112 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
pink salmon, water, sodium tripolyphosphate
Allergens and diets
Contains: Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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