Why does this sardines in sunflower oil receive a Nutri-Score of D?

The Nutri-Score D is driven by the high total fat (33 g) and saturated fat (5.1 g) per 100 g, together with a moderate salt level of 1.2 g, which outweigh the benefits of zero sugars and high protein.

How does the high fat content in these canned sardines affect heart‑healthy diets?

While sardines provide omega‑3 fatty acids that support heart health, the overall fat and saturated fat are high, increasing calorie density and potentially conflicting with low‑fat dietary recommendations.

Is the fish in this product a concern for people with seafood allergies, and does the sunflower oil pose any allergen risk?

Yes, sardines are a known seafood allergen, so the product should be avoided by anyone allergic to fish; sunflower oil is rarely allergenic but can cause reactions in individuals with specific seed oil sensitivities.

Robert, Robert Brand, Saupiquet • 120 g (85 g)

Sardines à l'huile

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines in sunflower oil are sold in a 120 g metal‑capped can, produced in Morocco and available in French stores. They belong to the fish family (pnns_groups_1: Fish Meat Eggs, pnns_groups_2: Fish and seafood) and are classified with a Nutri-Score of D and NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. Nutritionally, the product offers 17 g of protein per 100 g but also 33 g of total fat (5.1 g saturated) and 1.2 g of salt, with no carbohydrates or sugars, making it a high‑fat, moderate‑salt protein source.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

high

Saturated Fat

high

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal364 kcal

Fat33 g

Saturated Fat5.1 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish, this sardine product contains far more fat (33 g vs 6.6 g) and saturated fat, about twice the protein, but its salt is well below the average and it has no sugars.

Ingredients

Sardines, huile de tournesol, sel.

84%

35%

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