Sardines in hot sauce

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Is Sardines in hot sauce healthy?

Sardines in hot sauce scores 63/100 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 rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients.

How processed is Sardines in hot sauce?

Sardines in hot sauce is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sardines in hot sauce's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Sardines, Hot Chilli Peppers, Red Pepper 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 hot sauce

Santa Maria
63 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Paulig
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains sardines, which are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients. However, the use of sunflower oil, a refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, detracts from its nutritional profile due to potential inflammatory effects. The product is moderately processed, which limits its score despite the presence of beneficial ingredients like hot chilli peppers and red pepper.

Key ingredients 5

Sardines
Good

Sardines are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and high-quality protein, supporting heart and brain health.

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Hot Chilli Peppers
Good

Hot chili peppers add flavor and contain capsaicin, which may boost metabolism and provide antioxidant benefits.

Red Pepper
Good

Red peppers are rich in vitamins A and C, supporting immune health and providing antioxidant properties.

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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 can promote inflammation if consumed excessively.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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