Wild Caught Sardines

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Is Wild Caught Sardines healthy?

Wild Caught Sardines scores 68/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains wild-caught sardines, which are a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart and brain health.

How processed is Wild Caught Sardines?

Wild Caught Sardines is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Wild Caught Sardines' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sardines counts in its favor; Sunflower Oil 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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Wild Caught Sardines

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68 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Wegmans
Category Meat and Seafood
Summary

This product contains wild-caught sardines, which are a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart and brain health. However, it is packed in sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that can promote inflammation if consumed excessively. The presence of sunflower oil and the processing level limit the overall health score, despite the nutritional benefits of sardines.

Key ingredients 3

Sardines
Good

Nutrient-dense fish that provides high-quality protein and essential omega-3 fatty acids for heart and brain health.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor enhancement and preservation.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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