Tuna Jalapeno
Processing Score
6.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 13 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
080000514868
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size74 g
Amount per serving
Calories
70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 13g
Vitamin D 31.8mcg
159%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 200mg
4%
* 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
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewLIGHT TUNA, JALAPENOS, WATER, RED BELL PEPPERS, VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (CORN), SALT, SUGAR, XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS FIBER, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTOSE, NATURAL FLAVORS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Tuna Jalapeno 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.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Tuna Jalapeno'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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