Why is Thon blanc au naturel classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is placed in NOVA group 3 because it is a canned fish preserved in a brine solution, which involves heat treatment and the addition of water and salt; however, it contains no artificial additives or preservatives, as indicated by an additives count of zero.

How does the salt content in this product affect a hypertensive diet?

With about 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the canned tuna adds a modest amount of sodium, which is well below the average for similar canned seafood, but individuals on a strict low‑sodium or hypertensive diet should still account for this contribution within their daily sodium limit.

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

Yes, the sole protein source is albacore (white) tuna, and the allergen label lists fish; anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this product entirely.

Petit navire • 160 g

Thon blanc au naturel

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Thon blanc au naturel is a 160 g canned white tuna (albacore) product from the brand Petit Navire, positioned in the fish/meat & eggs category of the PNNS food classification. It earns a Nutri‑Score of A thanks to its low fat, low sugar, high protein (≈25 g per 100 g) profile, but it is classified in NOVA group 3, reflecting that it is a processed food with added brine and salt. While the product delivers very low fat and sugar and a modest salt level of 0.9 g per 100 g, its Eco‑Score is E, indicating a relatively high environmental impact, and it contains fish, which is a known allergen.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Fat2.4 g

Saturated Fat0.7 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned seafood values, this white tuna contains roughly one gram of fat versus 6.6 g, about 0.9 g of salt versus 5.3 g, and around 25 g of protein versus 18 g per 100 g, delivering roughly 123 kcal compared with the typical 149 kcal.

Ingredients

Thon blanc (germon), eau, sel.

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Phare d'Eckmühl

160g