Why is Sardines In Olive Oil classified as processed (NOVA 3) and what specific additives does it contain?

Canning adds salt and olive oil to preserve the fish, which places the product in NOVA group 3; the ingredient list shows no additives, so the product contains only sardines, olive oil and salt.

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

At 0.85 g of salt per 100 g, the product provides less sodium than many canned foods, but it still contributes to daily sodium intake and should be consumed in moderation by people with high blood pressure.

Is Sardines In Olive Oil suitable for vegan, keto, or gluten‑free diets?

The product is not vegan because it contains fish, but it is naturally gluten‑free and fits a keto diet well thanks to its low carbohydrate content and high protein and fat levels.

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Sardines In Olive Oil

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Product Insights

Sardines in Olive Oil are a canned fish product from Spain belonging to the Fish and seafood group in the PNNS classification. They carry a Nutri‑Score of B and are classified in NOVA group 3, indicating a processed but not ultra‑processed item. The serving offers high protein (23 g per 100 g) and zero sugar, yet contains moderate fat (16 g), saturated fat (4 g) and a noticeable amount of salt (0.85 g), giving the product a mixed nutritional profile.

Nutrient Levels

Traffic light indicators

Fat

moderate

Saturated Fat

moderate

Sugars

low

Salt

moderate

Nutritional Values

Values per 100 g

Energy Kcal230 kcal

Fat16 g

Saturated Fat4 g

Trans Fat0 g

Cholesterol0 g

Comparative Analysis

Compared with the typical canned seafood averages, this sardines in olive oil contains roughly double the fat (16 g vs 6.6 g), higher saturated fat (4 g vs 1.3 g), but far less sugar (0 g vs 1 g) and significantly lower salt (0.85 g vs 5.3 g), while providing more protein (23 g vs 18 g) and about 50 % more calories.

Ingredients

Sardinen (Sardina Pilchardus) (73%), natives Olivenöl (26%), Salz (1%).

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