Why is P'tits Filets de Maquereaux classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and which ingredients influence this rating?

The product receives a NOVA 3 rating because it is a whole fish fillet that has been cooked, packed and seasoned with added ingredients such as extra‑virgin olive oil, olives, garlic, chili and thyme, but it contains no industrial additives or extensive reformulation steps typical of ultra‑processed foods.

How does the high fat and saturated fat content affect a heart‑healthy diet?

With 27 g of total fat and 5.6 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product significantly increases daily calorie and saturated‑fat intake, which can raise LDL cholesterol levels; consuming it occasionally and balancing it with low‑fat, high‑fiber foods is advisable for cardiovascular health.

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

Yes, mackerel is a fish and is listed as an allergen; individuals with a fish allergy should avoid this product.

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P'tits Filets de Maquereaux - Recette à la Méditerranéenne

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Product Insights

P'tits Filets de Maquereaux – Recette à la Méditerranéenne is a canned mackerel fillet dish seasoned with extra‑virgin olive oil, olives, garlic, chili and thyme. It belongs to the fish and seafood family (PNNS groups: Fish Meat Eggs and Fish and Seafood), carries a Nutri‑Score of D and a NOVA rating of 3, indicating a moderately processed product. Nutritionally it offers 17 g of protein per 100 g but is high in total fat (27 g) and saturated fat (5.6 g) while providing low sugar (0.2 g) and moderate salt (0.9 g).

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal314 kcal

Fat27 g

Saturated Fat5.6 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.2 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with average canned fish products, this mackerel fillet contains far more fat (27 g vs 6.6 g) and calories (314 kcal vs 149 kcal) but considerably less sugar (0.2 g vs 0.98 g) and salt (0.9 g vs 5.3 g).

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux (78%), huile d'olive vierge extra (10%), olives vertes (4,4%), olives noires (4,4%), ail (1,4%), sel, piment (0,3%), thym (0,08%).

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