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Bumble Bee Protein On The Run Lemon
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📊 NOVA 4

Bumble Bee Protein On The Run Lemon

Bumble Bee
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
17g
Protein
280mg
Sodium
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bumble Bee Protein On The Run Lemon is a single-serve seafood-and-cracker kit that reads like a convenience-minded take on a classic tuna snack. You'd spot it on the grocery shelf-stable seafood aisle or in the 'ready-to-eat'/snacks bay, shelved alongside other single-serve tuna cups, salmon kits and protein-packed snack trays rather than fresh deli items. It’s aimed at shoppers grabbing a quick protein boost for packed lunches, back-to-school lunchboxes, road trips, or a post-workout refuel when a full meal isn’t convenient. The brand leans on Bumble Bee’s long-standing seafood credibility while leaning contemporary with fitness-friendly cues: “Protein On The Run,” visible oil callouts (olive oil, avocado oil) and a bright lemon flavor suggest freshness and health. Packaging is a small, portable 3.5 oz tray or cup with a peel-off lid — designed for immediate eating with a tidy cracker ritual (crush or scoop, then nibble). Label characteristics include natural-sounding ingredients and a simple ingredient list on the front, creating a “clean” halo; there are no organic or non-GMO stamps, and child-focused graphics are absent — this is marketed more to busy adults than kids. In plain terms the product is manufactured and shelf-stable, combining minimally processed tuna with industrially made crackers and a few flavor/processing additives. Sensory cues: bright citrus from lemon concentrate, oily, flaky tuna texture paired with crisp, slightly salty avocado-oil crackers — a portable little meal with a salty-crunch and tangy finish, consumed at a desk, on a trail, or out of a glovebox.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein17g
* 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

Gourmet, Tuna:, Light, Tuna,, Olive, Oil,, Water,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor., Avocado, Oil, &, Sea, Salt, Crackers:, Enriched, Unbleached, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Buttermilk, (Cultured, Low-Fat, Milk,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate),, Avocado, Oil,, Cane, Sugar,, Sea, Salt,, Topping, Salt,, Baking, Soda..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This single-serve, industrially formulated snack combines packaged tuna with manufactured crackers and flavoring/processing agents (citric acid, sodium citrate, natural flavors), fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category due to industrial ingredients and convenience-focused production.

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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Protein On The Run Lemon

It really depends on your personal health goals! With 17 grams of protein and a decent amount of healthy fats from olive and avocado oils, it's a solid option for a quick snack or meal on-the-go. Just keep in mind that it’s not high in fiber or vitamins, so it might be best enjoyed alongside some fruits or veggies.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
road-trip

Vibe:

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