Why is Thon entier au naturel classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is listed as NOVA group 3 because the tuna is cooked and packed with water and salt, which constitutes a processed food step beyond its natural state, but the ingredient list shows no added preservatives, flavorings, or other additives.

How does the low sugar and modest salt content of this canned tuna affect diabetic and hypertensive dietary considerations?

With 0 g of sugar, the tuna does not raise blood glucose levels, making it suitable for diabetic diets, while the 0.47 g of salt per 100 g is relatively low compared to many processed foods, so it can be incorporated into a hypertension‑friendly meal plan when overall daily sodium intake is monitored.

Is the fish ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with fish allergies, and how is the allergen indicated on the label?

Yes, the main ingredient is tuna, which is a known fish allergen; the label explicitly flags fish as an allergen, ensuring that consumers with fish sensitivities are clearly warned.

Nixe • 150g

Thon entier au naturel

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Thon entier au naturel is a 150‑g canned whole tuna produced by Nixe and sold at Lidl, sourced from Ecuador and classified under the PNNS group "Fish Meat Eggs". Nutritionally it delivers 26 g of protein per 100 g, negligible sugar and low fat while containing 0.47 g of salt, which earns it a Nutri‑Score of A despite being a moderately processed (NOVA 3) product with no added additives. However, its Eco‑Score is E, reflecting a relatively high environmental impact mainly from its steel can packaging and unknown ingredient origins.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal98 kcal

Fat1.3 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

It contains virtually no sugar, offers 26 g of protein per 100 g (well above the category average of 18 g), and has only 0.47 g of salt, far less than the average 5.3 g.

Ingredients

Thon listao (poissons), eau, sel

84%

35%

Connétable

160 g (égoutté : 112 g)

Thon entier naturel

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