Why is Whole Albacore Tuna in Natural Brine classified as a processed food (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

The product is made from whole albacore tuna that is cooked, packed in a steel can and stored in a brine solution; this level of preparation places it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods). Its ingredient list contains only tuna, water and salt, so there are no additives or preservatives.

How does the 1 g of salt per 100 g in this canned tuna affect a hypertensive or low-sodium diet?

One hundred grams of the tuna provides about 1 g of salt, which is roughly 17 % of the recommended maximum daily intake of 5-6 g; while lower than many processed foods, it can still contribute to overall sodium intake and should be limited for people managing high blood pressure.

Is this albacore tuna suitable for keto, gluten-free, or vegan diets?

The tuna is naturally low in carbohydrates and high in protein, making it compatible with a keto diet and it contains no gluten-containing ingredients, so it is gluten-free. However, because it is fish, it is not suitable for vegan or vegetarian diets.

Marque Repère, Pêche Océan • 280 g net égoutté (400g net)

Thon Entier Albacore au naturel

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Product Insights

Whole Albacore Tuna in Natural Brine, sold under the Marque Repere and Peche Ocean brands at Leclerc, is a 280 g steel-canned whole albacore tuna packed in a natural brine. It belongs to the fish and seafood family (PNNS groups: Fish Meat Eggs, Fish and seafood), provides 26 g of protein per 100 g, contains no sugar, only 0.4 g of saturated fat and a moderate 1 g of salt, earning a Nutri-Score of A and a NOVA group 3 classification with no additives listed. The moderate salt level may be a concern for sodium-restricted diets, its E-rated Eco-Score reflects low environmental sustainability, and the origin of the tuna is unspecified, which could raise traceability questions.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal114 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.4 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the category averages, this albacore tuna contains virtually no sugar, only 1 g of salt (far below the 5.32 g average), 0.4 g of saturated fat versus 1.32 g, about 115 kcal (well under the 148.98 kcal average), and 26 g of protein, which exceeds the typical 18.05 g per 100 g.

Ingredients

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Marque Repère, Pêche Océan

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