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Northern Catch Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna in Water
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Northern Catch Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna in Water

5 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 99

Northern Catch Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna in Water scores 99 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 17.6 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
  3. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

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

The Receipt

Skipjack Chunk Light Tuna in Water

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Protein 17.6 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal+4

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 99Excellent

100 − 1 = 99

GTIN 04099100095746 · 2026-03-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy78 kcal
Fat0.7 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates0.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein17.6 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 1 can, drained (141.748 g)

Ingredients

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

SKIPJACK TUNA (Katsuwonus pelamis), WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH, SALT

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • 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. 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