Why is this product classified as NOVA 3 and does it contain any additives?

It is a canned food that undergoes cooking and canning, which places it in the processed (NOVA 3) category, and no additives such as preservatives, flavorings, or colorings are listed on the label.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content influence a heart‑healthy diet?

The 11 g of total fat and 2.9 g of saturated fat per 100 g increase the product’s calorie density and can raise LDL cholesterol, so people following a heart‑healthy or low‑fat plan should consume it sparingly despite its protein benefits.

Is the fish in this product a concern for individuals with seafood allergies?

Yes, fish is declared as an allergen, so anyone allergic to sardines or other finned fish should avoid this product.

Nixe • 125 g

Sardines à la tomate

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

The product is a 125 g canned portion of sardines in tomato sauce, produced by Nixe and sold at Lidl, containing 65 % whole sardines with skin and bones and 34 % tomato‑based sauce. With a Nutri‑Score of A and belonging to the PNNS “Fish, meat, eggs” group, it delivers 18.8 g of protein and modest salt (0.5 g) per 100 g, but its fat content is high at 11 g, including 2.9 g of saturated fat, and it supplies 176 kcal, exceeding the average for its category. The can is classified as NOVA 3, indicating a processed food without added sugars or additives, and the product contains fish allergens but no palm oil, while the high fat and calorie levels may be a concern for low‑fat diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal176 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat2.9 g

Carbohydrates0.3 g

Sugars0.8 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned sardine product, this item provides more than double the fat (11 g vs 6.66 g), higher saturated fat (2.9 g vs 1.33 g) and protein (18.8 g vs 18.06 g), while delivering less salt (0.5 g vs 5.28 g) and sugar (0.8 g vs 0.98 g).

Ingredients

65% sardines (poissons), 34% sauce tomate (concentré de tomate, eau, huile de tournesol), 1% sel.

84%

35%

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Parmentier

135 g