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

The tuna is placed in a sealed metal can with added water and salt, a method that classifies it as a NOVA 3 processed food; the ingredient list shows only tuna, water and salt, so the product contains no food additives.

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

With roughly 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of sodium that is far lower than the average 5.3 g found in comparable canned seafood, making it a relatively safer option for people managing high blood pressure but it should still be consumed in moderation as part of a low‑sodium diet.

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

Yes, the product’s sole protein source is tuna, which is a known fish allergen; anyone with a fish allergy should avoid this canned tuna entirely.

Petit Navire • 140g

Thon entier au nature

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Thon entier au nature is a canned whole albacore tuna packed in brine, belonging to the Fish Meat Eggs dietary family (also classified under Fish and seafood). It carries a Nutri‑Score of A and falls in NOVA group 3, indicating it is a processed but not ultra‑processed food; the product provides about 25 g of protein per 100 g, virtually no sugar, and low fat, while delivering a moderate 1 g of salt. The metal can and cardboard box are recyclable, yet the product’s overall Eco‑Score is D, reflecting a relatively higher environmental impact compared with many other packaged foods.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal109 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average values for similar seafood products, this canned tuna has virtually no sugar, far less fat (well below the 6.62 g/100 g average) and only about 1 g of salt per 100 g, which is markedly lower than the typical 5.32 g salt content.

Ingredients

Thon, eau, sel.

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Petit Navire

2x132 g