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Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers

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Is Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers healthy?

Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers scores 89/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — one of the stronger scores in Scout's catalog. Wild-caught sardines with hot pepper from Locako.

How processed is Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers?

Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers is NOVA Group 2: Processed Culinary Ingredients.

How does Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers compare to other seafood?

Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers ranks #11 of 18 seafood in Scout's independent rankings. The current top score in the category is Copper River Seafoods Wild Alaska King Salmon at 93/100.

Which ingredients drive Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Wild-Caught Sardines, Hot Pepper (Capsaicin), Omega-3 DHA & EPA count in its favor; Added Salt 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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Fishwife Sardines with Hot Peppers

Scout Pick
89 Excellent
$37.00 · $2.20 / ounce
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 3
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Seafood
Summary

Wild-caught sardines with hot pepper from Locako. No artificial additives. Sardines remain among the most sustainable and nutrient-dense fish options with very low mercury. The hot pepper addition introduces capsaicin's anti-inflammatory benefits. A clean canned sardine choice with an added spice element and acceptable ingredient quality.

Key ingredients 4

Wild-Caught Sardines
Very Good

Extremely low mercury; very high omega-3; rich in vitamin D, B12, and bioavailable calcium

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Omega-3 DHA & EPA
Very Good

Short-lived fish with exceptional omega-3 density and minimal pollutant accumulation

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Hot Pepper (Capsaicin)
Good

Capsaicin has anti-inflammatory and metabolism-supporting properties

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Added Salt
Bad

Elevated sodium content from curing salt; those limiting sodium should account for intake

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Processing

Group 2 · Culinary ingredients

Processed Culinary Ingredients

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