Why is Miettes de thon à l'huile de tournesol classified as processed (NOVA 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product falls into NOVA group 3 because it is a canned food that undergoes manufacturing steps such as cooking, oil addition and sealing, which classify it as processed but not ultra‑processed; it contains no declared additives, with an additives count of zero.

How does the salt content in this tuna product affect a hypertensive diet?

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides a moderate amount of sodium that is lower than the average for canned fish, but individuals managing hypertension should still account for it within their daily sodium limit, typically 2–3 g, to avoid excess intake.

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

Yes, the ingredient list includes skipjack tuna, which is a known fish allergen; anyone with a documented fish allergy should avoid this product as it will trigger an allergic reaction.

Carrefour • 210 g

Miettes de thon à l'huile de tournesol

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Miettes de thon à l'huile de tournesol is a 210 g canned product of tuna flakes preserved in sunflower oil, sourced from sustainable fisheries and manufactured in Spain. It belongs to the PNNS groups "Fish Meat Eggs" and "Fish and seafood", delivers a high protein content of 23 g per 100 g, very low sugars at 0.1 g, but also contains moderate fat (15 g), saturated fat (1.8 g) and salt (1 g, classified as moderate). The product scores Nutri‑Score A and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating it is a processed food that offers a good protein source yet a relatively elevated fat and salt level.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal225 kcal

Fat15 g

Saturated Fat1.8 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0.1 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average for similar foods, this tuna product has much lower sugar (0.1 g vs 0.98 g) and salt (1 g vs 5.32 g) but considerably higher fat (15 g vs 6.62 g) and saturated fat (1.8 g vs 1.32 g).

Ingredients

_Thon listao_ (Katsuwonus pelamis), huile de tournesol 24,7%, sel. Zone de pêche FAO : voir sur l'emballage.

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