Lightly Marinated Premium Chunk Light Tuna
Processing Score
7.9Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
080000515926
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size74 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber <1g
2%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 14g
Vitamin D 31.8mcg
159%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 260mg
6%
* 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
20 listed · 5 flagged for reviewLIGHT MEAT TUNA, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, BROWN SUGAR, VINEGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (TOMATOES, GARLIC AND ONION), SALT, PAPRIKA, SPICES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), YEAST EXTRACT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MOLASSES POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, HONEY, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS FIBER, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Lightly Marinated Premium Chunk Light Tuna scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch (Corn)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- 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 Lightly Marinated Premium Chunk Light Tuna's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Molasses Powder, Honey.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Processed Vegetable ProductsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dehydrated Vegetables (Tomatoes, Garlic And Onion).
Extracts and powders indicate processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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