Why is Thon entier au naturel classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives are present in the product?

The tuna is cooked, cleaned and packed in a metal can with a brine solution, which classifies it as a processed (NOVA 3) product; typical additives are only water, salt and possibly a preservative such as citric acid, but the label does not list any artificial flavors or colorings.

How does the salt content in this canned tuna affect individuals following a low‑sodium or hypertensive diet?

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product contains less sodium than many canned fish products, yet a standard serving (≈ 80 g) still provides about 0.8 g of salt, which should be counted toward daily limits for those monitoring blood pressure.

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

Yes; tuna is a finned fish and is listed as a common allergen, so individuals with a fish allergy should avoid this product.

Petit navire • 280 g (2x140 g)

Thon entier au naturel

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Product Insights

Thon entier au naturel is a 280 g pack of whole tuna preserved in brine, sold under the Petit Navire brand and produced in Ghana. It belongs to the Fish and seafood group, carries a Nutri‑Score of A and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food. The product delivers 25 g of protein per 100 g with virtually no sugar, low fat (1 g) and moderate salt (1 g), though the salt level is still noteworthy for sodium‑restricted diets.

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 typical canned seafood averages, this tuna contains far less fat (1 g vs 6.6 g), saturated fat (0.5 g vs 1.3 g), sugar (0 g vs 1 g) and salt (1 g vs 5.3 g), while providing considerably more protein (25 g vs 18 g) per 100 g.

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Petit Navire

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