Why is Sardines in Sunflower Oil classified as moderately processed (NOVA 3) and what additives does it contain?

It is placed in NOVA 3 because the fish are packed with sunflower oil and salt without any industrial additives; the ingredient list includes only sardines, sunflower oil and salt, resulting in an additive‑free product.

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

At 1 g of salt per 100 g, the product is far below the average canned seafood salt level, which is favourable for blood‑pressure control, while its 14.1 g of total fat (including 3.2 g saturated) adds calories and should be consumed in moderation as part of a heart‑healthy plan.

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

Yes, the product’s main ingredient is sardines, a fish, and the label lists fish as an allergen, so anyone allergic to fish should avoid it.

Kingfisher • 120g net, 84g drained

Sardines in Sunflower Oil

Fish Meat Eggs

Product Insights

Sardines in Sunflower Oil is a 120 g canned fish product from Morocco, marketed by Lidl under the Kingfisher brand. It belongs to the "Fish Meat Eggs" PNNS group, carries a Nutri‑Score of B (score 2) and is classified in Nova group 3, indicating a moderately processed food. The product provides high protein (23.3 g per 100 g) and modest saturated fat (3.2 g) but also contains a moderate total fat level (14.1 g) and 1 g of salt per 100 g, making it calorie‑dense and not low‑salt.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal220 kcal

Fat14.1 g

Saturated Fat3.2 g

Carbohydrates0 g

Sugars0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the average canned seafood, this sardine product contains roughly twice the protein (23.3 g vs 18.0 g), more than double the total and saturated fat, no sugars, and about one‑fifth the salt.

Ingredients

Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (Fish) (70%), Sunflower Oil, Salt.

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