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

The tuna is sealed in a metal can, cooked and packed with water and salt, which makes it a processed product (NOVA 3). No food additives are listed; the ingredient list includes only albacore tuna, water and salt.

How does the sodium content in this canned tuna affect a diet for people with hypertension?

The product provides about 1 g of salt (≈400 mg sodium) per 100 g, which is moderate. For a hypertension‑friendly diet that limits sodium to 2.3 g per day, a typical serving should be eaten in moderation and balanced with low‑sodium foods.

Is the albacore tuna used in this product considered sustainable and does the dolphin‑safe label guarantee protection of dolphins?

The tuna bears a dolphin‑safe label, meaning the fishing method used avoids dolphin mortality. While the exact origin is not specified, albacore sourced for dolphin‑safe fisheries generally meets recognized sustainability standards.

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Thon entier Albacore au naturel

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Product Insights

Thon entier Albacore au naturel is a whole albacore tuna canned in its own brine, classified in the fish family of the PNNS groups. It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and belongs to NOVA group 3, reflecting its status as a processed but not ultra‑processed product. The tuna offers very high protein (23 g per 100 g) and low fat and sugar, yet it contains added salt and modest sodium, which may be a concern for low‑sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal99 kcal

Fat0.8 g

Saturated Fat0.3 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned seafood, this tuna contains only 0.8 g fat, 0 g sugar and 1 g salt per 100 g, far below typical values of 6.6 g fat, 0.98 g sugar and 5.3 g salt, while providing 23 g protein and 99 kcal, exceeding the category averages of 18 g protein and 149 kcal.

Ingredients

Thon albacore (_poisson_), 29% eau, sel.

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