Why is Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil classified as NOVA group 3 and does it contain any additives?

NOVA group 3 denotes foods that have undergone processing such as the addition of oil and salt; this product contains tuna, sunflower oil and salt but no artificial colours, flavours or other additives, as reflected by its zero additive count.

How does the salt and fat content of this tuna product affect a hypertensive or heart‑healthy diet?

With only 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, the product is low in sodium and therefore compatible with a low‑salt regimen, while its 9.5 g of fat, of which 1.6 g are saturated, should be consumed in moderation as part of a balanced heart‑healthy diet.

Is the fish ingredient in this canned tuna 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.

Princes • 4x102g

Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Tuna Chunks in Sunflower Oil is a canned seafood product that belongs to the Fish, Meat & Eggs group of the French PNNS classification. It scores an A on the Nutri‑Score and is placed in NOVA group 3, offering 23.5 g of protein, virtually no sugars, 9.5 g of fat (including 1.6 g saturated) and 0.9 g of salt per 100 g, which means it is high‑protein and low‑sugar but contains moderate fat. The only declared allergen is fish, and the formulation is free from artificial colours, flavours and added sugars, though the presence of sunflower oil adds extra calories.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal180 kcal

Fat9.5 g

Saturated Fat1.6 g

Carbohydrates0.1 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned fish, this product delivers substantially more protein (23.5 g vs 18.0 g per 100 g) and far less salt (0.9 g vs 5.3 g), while its fat content (9.5 g) is above the category average of 6.6 g.

Ingredients

Custom Tuna [Fish], Sunflower Oil, Salt. Liverpo Allergens in bold.

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4 x 145 g