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Light Meat Tuna

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Is Light Meat Tuna healthy?

Light Meat Tuna scores 80/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains high-quality ingredients such as light tuna and olive oil, which provide beneficial nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats.

How processed is Light Meat Tuna?

Light Meat Tuna is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Light Meat Tuna's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Light tuna, Olive oil count in its favor; Vegetable broth (contains soy) is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Light Meat Tuna

California Garden
80 Good

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

$8.92 · 5 oz · pack of 10 · $0.18 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains high-quality ingredients such as light tuna and olive oil, which provide beneficial nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats. However, it is processed and includes vegetable broth with soy, which slightly detracts from its overall health profile. The processing level limits its maximum potential score despite the presence of healthy ingredients.

Key ingredients 5

Light tuna
Good

Light tuna is a lean source of high-quality protein and essential nutrients, making it a healthy choice for many diets.

Olive oil
Good

Olive oil provides healthy monounsaturated fats that support heart health and overall wellness.

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Water
Neutral

Water is essential for hydration and does not impact the nutritional quality of the product.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Vegetable broth (contains soy)
Very Bad

Vegetable broth containing soy can be a concern for those with soy allergies or sensitivities, and may contain additives or preservatives.

Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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