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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 spot this tin in the canned fish aisle or your pantry, handy for a quick toast topping, picnic bite, or storm-prep snack. It reads practical and a little gourmet—smoky, lightly spicy and protein-forward thanks to sardines packed in extra virgin olive oil. The short ingredient list and canning preservation produce a tender, oily texture and suggest processed preservation rather than highly industrial formulations, leaning toward NOVA 3 rather than ultra-processed.

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 with olive oil, salt and natural flavors are preserved and processed (canning, added oil/flavoring) but use whole food ingredients and lack industrial additives, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed 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
road-trip
storm-prep

Vibe:

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$4.29
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