Why is Whole tuna in sunflower oil classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is a canned fish with added sunflower oil and salt, which places it in the NOVA 3 category for processed foods; it contains no additives beyond the three listed ingredients, tuna, sunflower oil and salt.

How does the salt content in Whole tuna in sunflower oil affect a hypertensive diet?

With 1 g of salt per 100 g (about 1.6 g in a standard 160 g can), the product contributes to daily sodium intake and should be consumed in moderation by people with high blood pressure.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for people with fish allergies?

Yes, tuna is a fish and is listed as a fish allergen, so individuals allergic to fish should avoid this product.

Petit navire • 160g

Thon entier à l'huile de tournesol

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Whole tuna in sunflower oil from Petit Navire is a canned seafood product that contains whole tuna, sunflower oil and added salt. Belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs PNNS group (fatty fish), it delivers a high protein content of 25 g per 100 g, low sugars, low saturated fat, and earns a Nutri-Score of A. However, as a processed (NOVA 3) food with added oil and 1 g of salt per 100 g, its total fat and sodium are higher than fresh tuna and may be unsuitable for low-fat or low-sodium diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal217 kcal

Fat13 g

Saturated Fat1.4 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned seafood, this tuna has no sugars (0 g vs 0.98 g), around double the typical fat content (about 13 g vs 6.6 g), a slightly higher saturated fat level (1.4 g vs 1.32 g) and substantially lower salt (1 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Thon, huile de tournesol, sel.

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