Tomato Sauce Sardines
Processing Score
5.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 8 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0075669111138
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size156 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber <1g
3%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes <1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 600mg
46%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
Potassium 140mg
3%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
8 listed · 3 flagged for reviewSARDINES (FISH), WATER, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Tomato Sauce Sardines scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Tapioca Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Canned Fish & Seafood, this product is more processed than about 91% of the 2,900 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Tomato Sauce Sardines' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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