Why is this canned tuna classified as NOVA 3 and what does that mean for consumers?

NOVA 3 indicates a processed food made by adding ingredients such as salt and water to the original fish; it is not ultra‑processed, so the product retains most of the natural nutritional qualities of tuna while having a longer shelf life.

How does the 1 g of salt per 100 g in this tuna affect a hypertensive diet?

One gram of salt per 100 g is lower than the average for canned tuna and contributes modestly to daily sodium intake, but individuals managing high blood pressure should still count it toward their recommended limit of 5 g of salt per day.

Is the tuna in this product a concern for mercury exposure?

Tuna naturally contains trace amounts of mercury; the amount in a single 112 g serving is well below the safety thresholds set by health authorities, making it safe for regular adult consumption but pregnant women and young children should limit intake according to official guidelines.

Petit Navire • 3x160 g

Thon entier au naturel

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Product Insights

Petit Navire offers whole tuna packed in water and salt, sourced from the Seychelles and sold in 3 × 112 g steel cans with a thin plastic inner film. It belongs to the fish category of the PNNS groups, carries a Nutri‑Score of A, and is classified in the NOVA 3 processing tier, providing 25 g of protein, only 1 g of fat and zero sugars per 100 g, while containing 1 g of salt. The product is MSC certified for sustainable fishing and its packaging is recyclable, although the plastic film is not fully biodegradable, which modestly reduces its environmental friendliness.

Nutrient Levels

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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 the average canned tuna, this product contains about 62% less fat, 100% less sugar, 81% less salt, and delivers roughly 39% more protein per 100 g.

Ingredients

Thon, eau, sel

84%

35%

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Petit Navire

160 g