Why is TUNA CHUNKS IN BRINE classified as a processed food (NOVA group 3) and does it contain any additives?

The product is canned, which involves heat treatment and packaging in brine, placing it in NOVA 3. Its ingredient list includes only skipjack tuna, water and salt, and the additive count is zero, so no additives are present.

How does the salt level in this canned tuna affect people who need to watch sodium intake?

With 1.18 g of salt per 100 g (about 470 mg of sodium), the product is moderate; it is lower than many processed foods but still contributes to daily sodium, so individuals on low‑sodium or hypertensive diets should limit their portion sizes.

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

Yes, the primary ingredient is skipjack tuna, a fish, and the product is labeled with a fish allergen; anyone allergic to fish should avoid it.

Nixe • 4 x 145 g

TUNA CHUNKS IN BRINE

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

TUNA CHUNKS IN BRINE by Nixe is a canned product made from skipjack tuna, water and salt, preserved in brine. It belongs to the fish meat eggs group, offering a high protein content of 26 g per 100 g while containing very low fat (1 g) and no sugars, but it does provide a moderate amount of salt at 1.18 g per 100 g. The product earns a Nutri‑Score of A and is placed in NOVA group 3, indicating it is a processed food with simple ingredient composition.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

low

Saturated Fat

low

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal113 kcal

Fat1 g

Saturated Fat0.5 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned tuna values, this tuna chunks contains virtually no sugar, only 1 g of fat versus the 6.6 g average, 0.5 g saturated fat against 1.3 g, 1.18 g salt far below the 5.3 g norm, and delivers 26 g of protein, markedly higher than the usual 18 g.

Ingredients

Skipjack Tuna (_Fish_), Water, Salt

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