How does the sugar and salt content in Sardines in tomato sauce affect people with diabetes or hypertension?

The product contains low salt (0.85 g per 100 g), which is beneficial for blood‑pressure control, but its sugar level (2.4 g per 100 g) is higher than many canned fish options and may need to be limited by people managing blood‑sugar levels.

Is the fish ingredient in this product a concern for individuals with fish allergies, and how sustainable are sardines?

Yes, the sardines are the primary ingredient and trigger fish allergies, so anyone allergic should avoid it. Sardines are generally considered a sustainable fish species because they reproduce quickly and are low on the food chain.

Can Sardines in tomato sauce be incorporated into a ketogenic diet?

The product is low in carbohydrates (2.4 g per 100 g) and high in fat and protein, making it compatible with keto guidelines, though the tomato sauce adds a small amount of sugars that should be counted toward the daily carb limit.

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Product Insights

Sardines in tomato sauce are a canned seafood product classified in the fish and seafood PNNS group, offering a Nutri‑Score of B and belonging to NOVA group 3, indicating moderate processing. The serving provides high protein (17.5 g per 100 g) and low sugars, but contains a notable amount of fat (9.2 g) and saturated fat (2.3 g) while still keeping salt relatively low at 0.85 g per 100 g. It is unsuitable for vegans and those with fish allergies, and the added sunflower oil and salt increase its overall sodium and fat content.

Nutrient Levels

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Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g/ml

Energy Kcal122 kcal

Energy510 kJ

Fat8.4 g

Saturated Fat1.7 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with typical canned seafood averages, this product has higher fat, saturated fat and sugars, but substantially lower salt and a protein level that closely matches the norm.

Ingredients

Sardines (Sardina Pilchardus) (fish) (70%), water, tomato purée (12%), sunflower oil, salt

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