Why is Sardines classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4) and what specific additives does it contain?

Sardines are actually placed in NOVA group 3, which denotes processed foods such as canned fish that are cooked and packed with added oil; they are not ultra-processed and the label shows zero additives.

How does the sugar and salt content in this product affect a diabetic or hypertensive diet?

With less than 0.5 g of sugar per 100 g, the sardines have a negligible impact on blood glucose, making them diabetic-friendly, while the 0.8 g of salt per 100 g is moderate and should be considered in a hypertension-focused diet, especially if combined with other salty foods.

Based on the ingredients, is this product suitable for strict diets like Vegan, Keto, Halal, or Gluten-Free?

The product is not vegan because it contains fish, but it fits a keto diet due to its high fat (11 g) and very low carbohydrate content, it is generally considered halal as it contains only fish and plant-derived oils, and it is gluten-free because no wheat or gluten-containing ingredients are listed.

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Sardines

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

These canned sardines, prepared in the traditional style in extra virgin olive oil, belong to the fatty-fish segment of the PNNS 'Fish, meat, eggs' food group. They carry a Nutri-Score of B and are classified in NOVA group 3, offering 23 g of protein per 100 g while containing low sugar, moderate salt (0.8 g) and a total fat of 11 g (including 4 g saturated fat), and they contain no additives. However, the product is a processed canned food, includes a notable amount of oil and saturated fat, and is not suitable for people with fish allergies or vegan diets.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal194 kcal

Fat11 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Carbohydrates0.7 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

These sardines provide 23 g of protein and only 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, well above the average protein of 18 g and far below the average salt of 5.3 g, yet they contain 11 g of fat (including 4 g saturated) compared with the typical 6.6 g total and 1.3 g saturated fat for canned fish products.

Ingredients

SARDINES À L'HUILE D'OLIVE VIERGE EXTRA (21 %) PRÉPARÉES À L'ANCIENNE Ingrédients: Sardines frites (sardines, huile de tournesol, sel), huile d'olive vierge extra 21 %. Informations nutritionnelles : Valeurs nutritionnelles moyennes pour 100 g de produit égoutté: Én 810 kJ (194 kcal); Matières grasses: 11 g; (dont acides gras saturés: 4,0 g); Glucides: 0,7 g; (dont su <0,5 g); Fibres alimentaires : <0,5 g; Protéines: 23 g; Sel: 0,80 g.

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