Sardines in Tomato Sauce

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Is Sardines in Tomato Sauce healthy?

Sardines in Tomato Sauce scores 70/100 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, and tomato puree, which provides beneficial antioxidants.

How processed is Sardines in Tomato Sauce?

Sardines in Tomato Sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sardines in Tomato Sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sardines (Sardina pilchardardus), Fish, Tomato Puree count 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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Sardines in Tomato Sauce

Kingfisher
70 Good

Analysis updated June 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Heineken N.V.
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains sardines, which are a high-quality source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, and tomato puree, which provides beneficial antioxidants. However, the inclusion of sunflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its nutritional profile. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the presence of beneficial ingredients.

Key ingredients 6

Sardines (Sardina pilchardardus)
Good

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

Fish
Good

Fish provides essential nutrients like omega-3s and vitamin D, contributing to heart and brain health.

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Tomato Puree
Good

Tomato puree is rich in antioxidants such as lycopene, which may support immune health and reduce oxidative stress.

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Water
Neutral

Water is a neutral ingredient that helps maintain the product's consistency without affecting its nutritional profile.

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Salt
Neutral

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

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Sunflower oil is highly processed and contains a high level of omega-6 fatty acids, which may promote inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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