Sardines in sunflower oil
Northern Catch Sardines in soybean oil
3.75 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Northern Catch Sardines in soybean oil scores 79 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
- plus 4 points Protein 23.6 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
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
Sardines in soybean oil
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.8 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 236 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 23.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 21 = 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 236 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 23.6 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 portion (55 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SARDINES, SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING. CONTAINS: FISH (SARDINES), SOY.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Fish
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“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