Common questions

Is Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil healthy?

Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains sardines, which are a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart and brain health.

How processed is Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil?

Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sardines counts in its favor; soybean 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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Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil

Name: Northern Catch Sardines In Soybean Oil
Brand: Northern Catch

Northern Catch

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by Aldi

Category Canned Foods

Summary

This product contains sardines, which are a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial for heart and brain health. However, the use of soybean oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its nutritional profile due to potential inflammatory effects and high processing level. The presence of natural smoke flavoring also indicates additional processing, which further impacts the overall healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 4

Sardines

Good

Sardines are a rich source of high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which support overall health and well-being.

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salt

Neutral

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

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natural smoke flavoring

Neutral

Natural smoke flavoring adds a smoky taste to the product without significant health implications, though its exact composition is not specified.

soybean oil

Very Bad

Soybean oil is highly processed and contains unhealthy trans fats and omega-6 fatty acids, which can contribute to inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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