Why is the sardines in olive oil classified as a processed (NOVA 3) food and does it contain any additives?

Canning and the addition of olive oil place it in the processed (NOVA 3) category; the label shows zero additives, so no preservative or flavoring agents are listed.

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

At 0.8 g of salt per 100 g, the sardines provide a moderate sodium contribution; for most people with hypertension, this amount can fit within daily limits if consumed in modest portions alongside lower‑salt foods.

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

Yes, the product lists fish as an allergen, so anyone with a fish or seafood allergy should avoid it.

Auchan • 0.08 kg

Sardines à l'huile d'olive bio

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines in extra virgin olive oil, marketed as an organic canned fish by Auchan, belong to the Fish, Meat & Eggs group. The product offers high protein (23 g per 100 g) and low sugars, but it also contains a relatively high fat level (14 g) and moderate salt (0.8 g), earning a Nutri‑Score of B and a NOVA 3 processing classification with no listed additives. While it provides omega‑3 rich fish and organic certification, consumers should note the elevated fat and the presence of a fish allergen.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal218 kcal

Fat14 g

Saturated Fat3.5 g

Carbohydrates0.5 g

Sugars0.5 g

Comparative Analysis

This sardine product contains about 14 g of fat per 100 g, more than double the category average of 6.62 g, while its salt (0.8 g) is well below the average 5.32 g, and its protein (23 g) exceeds the average 18.05 g, with sugars (0.5 g) lower than the 0.98 g norm.

Ingredients

Sardines 73% (poisson), huile d'olive vierge extra* 23%, sel.* 25% des ingrédients d'origines agricoles sont issus de l'agriculture biologique. Fabrication certifiée par FR-BIO-09. Distribution certifiée par FR-BIO-01Sardines pêchées en Océan Atlantique Nord-Est.

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115 g