Why is Filets de Harengs fumés à l'huile classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is placed in NOVA 3 because the fish is smoked and packed in oil, which involves processing steps beyond simple drying but does not involve industrial formulations; the ingredient list shows only herring, rapeseed oil, salt and smoke, and the label confirms that no additives are used.

How does the salt and saturated‑fat content of this smoked herring affect a hypertension‑prone diet?

With 1.3 g of salt and 3.3 g of saturated fat per 100 g, the product contributes a moderate amount of sodium and a noticeable level of saturated fat, so regular consumption should be limited for people managing high blood pressure or cardiovascular risk.

Is Filets de Harengs fumés à l'huile compatible with a ketogenic or low‑carb eating plan?

Because the product contains 0 g of carbohydrates, 16 g of fat and 21 g of protein per 100 g, it fits the macronutrient profile of a ketogenic or low‑carb diet, though the relatively high saturated‑fat content should be considered within overall daily fat limits.

Balthor • 190 g (130 g net)

Filets de Harengs fumés à l'huile

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Product Insights

Filets de Harengs fumés à l'huile are smoked Atlantic herring fillets preserved in rapeseed oil, packaged in a metal can with a net weight of 130 g. They belong to the PNNS groups “Fish, Meat, Eggs” and “Fish and seafood”, carry a Nutri‑Score of D and are classified in the NOVA 3 group, reflecting moderate processing without added preservatives. Nutritionally, the product is high in protein (21 g) and fat (16 g) per 100 g, provides moderate salt (1.3 g) and contains no sugars or carbohydrates, which makes it calorie‑dense and rich in omega‑3 but also relatively high in saturated fat.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal227 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat3.3 g

Monounsaturated Fat7.6 g

Polyunsaturated Fat4.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average values for similar canned seafood, this herring provides roughly double the fat (16 g vs 6.6 g) and calories (227 kcal vs 149 kcal), about 15 % more protein (21 g vs 18 g), while containing virtually no sugar and far less salt than the typical product.

Ingredients

Filets de harengs 73% (Clupea harengus), huile de colza, sel, fumée.

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