Why is Filets de maquereaux au naturel classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is canned with just water and salt, without any industrial additives or flavorings, which places it in NOVA group 3 for moderately processed foods; the ingredient list confirms that no additives are present.

How does the sodium content in this canned mackerel affect people with high blood pressure?

Each 100 g serving contains about 1 g of salt (≈400 mg sodium), which is moderate; while it can fit within daily sodium guidelines if consumed in limited portions, individuals with hypertension should monitor overall salt intake and may prefer lower‑sodium options.

Is this product suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

It is not vegan because it contains fish, but it is naturally gluten‑free and low in carbohydrates, making it compatible with keto and other low‑carb eating plans.

Jacques Gonidec • 95 g

Filets de maquereaux au naturel

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Product Insights

Filets de maquereaux au naturel are canned mackerel fillets produced in Concarneau, Brittany, France, marketed as sustainable MSC‑certified seafood and composed of 60 % mackerel, water and salt. The product belongs to the PNNS groups “Fish, Meat, Eggs” and “Fish and seafood”, delivers 24 g of protein and 16 g of fat per 100 g (including 4.6 g saturated fat), provides 239 kcal, has a Nutri‑Score of C and is classified in NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. It is low in sugars, contains moderate salt (1 g/100 g) and is not suitable for vegans or those avoiding fish allergens, but it fits well in pescatarian or low‑carb meal plans.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal239 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat4.6 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish (average 6.6 g fat, 1.3 g saturated fat, 0.98 g sugars, 5.3 g salt and 149 kcal per 100 g), this mackerel contains about double the fat and calories, roughly three‑times more saturated fat, but roughly half the sugar and one‑fifth the salt.

Ingredients

Filets de maquereaux 60%, eau, sel

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Jacques Gonidec

176 g