Why is Sardines in sunflower oil classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

The product is canned with added sunflower oil and salt, which makes it a processed (NOVA 3) item; it does not contain any artificial additives, preservatives, or E‑numbers, as indicated by an additives count of zero.

How does the salt content of this product impact a hypertensive or low‑sodium diet?

At 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides far less sodium than the average canned fish (5.32 g), making it relatively suitable for a low‑sodium diet, though consumers should still consider total daily sodium from all sources.

Is the sourcing of the sardines from the North Atlantic considered sustainable, and does the use of sunflower oil affect the product’s environmental footprint?

Sardines caught in the North Atlantic are generally regarded as a sustainable fishery when quotas are respected, and the use of sunflower oil, rather than palm oil, avoids major deforestation concerns, though the added oil and packaging contribute to the product’s overall Ecoscore D rating.

Carrefour • 135 g

Sardines à l'huile de tournesol

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines in sunflower oil are a canned seafood product from the PNNS group 'Fish, Meat, Eggs', offering 22 g of protein per 100 g and a notable omega‑3 content from approximately 70 % sardine flesh. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed food, with moderate levels of fat and saturated fat, zero sugar and a relatively low salt content of 0.85 g per 100 g, well below the category average of 5.32 g. Potential concerns include the presence of fish allergens and possible trace crustacean and mollusk contamination, as well as added sunflower oil and salt, which increase caloric density and may not suit low‑fat or strict allergen‑free diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal214 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat2.6 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish, this sardine product contains virtually no sugar, a lower salt level (0.85 g vs 5.32 g), but a higher fat content due to its 29 % sunflower oil.

Ingredients

_Sardines_ (Sardina pilchardus), huile de tournesol 29%, sel. Peut contenir des traces de crustacés et mollusques. Zone de pêche FAO : océan Atlantique Nord et Centre-Est.

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