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Lightly Smoked Sardines In EVOO with Piri-Piri, 4.23 OZ
pantry-essentials/canned-goods
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic✨ Seed Oil Free

Lightly Smoked Sardines In EVOO with Piri-Piri, 4.23 OZ

BELA
Available at Whole Foods
120
Calories
13g
Protein
120mg
Sodium
14
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this tin tucked into the canned-fish aisle or a picnic-ready section, often grabbed for quick toast toppers, salads, or emergency pantry stock. The product gives a practical, slightly rustic vibe—healthy and savory with a spicy kick from piri‑piri—and the canning, olive oil packing, and added natural flavorings yield a firm, preserved texture. These attributes point to light-to-moderate processing (not a multi-ingredient ultra-processed formulation), consistent with a processed-food classification rather than NOVA 4.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 2
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein13g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

SARDINES, ORGANIC, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, NATURAL, PIRI-PIRI, FLAVOR, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, SMOKE, FLAVOR..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Canned sardines preserved in olive oil with salt and natural flavorings are processed products (added oil, smoke/piri‑piri flavors) but lack the industrial formulations, emulsifiers, or sweeteners typical of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Lightly Smoked Sardines In EVOO with Piri-Piri, 4.23 OZ

Absolutely! These sardines are packed with protein and healthy fats thanks to the extra virgin olive oil. While 'healthy' can be subjective, if you're looking for a nutrient-dense snack or a way to add omega-3s to your diet, these little fish are a great choice.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
storm-prep
road-trip

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$4.29
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