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Bumble Bee Pink Salmon
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Bumble Bee Pink Salmon

Bumble Bee Seafoods
14.75 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
18g
Protein
370mg
Sodium
3
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bumble Bee Pink Salmon is a familiar staple you would find on the supermarket shelf in the canned seafood aisle, near tunas, sardines, and other shelf-stable fish. Its 14.75 oz metal can and bright label belong in the pantry alongside beans and broths, and it often appears on endcaps during sales for quick protein picks. This product suits quick weeknight dinners, meal-prep Sundays when you batch salads or sandwiches, road-trip and camping provisions, and storm-prep shopping lists for families who value long-shelf-life proteins. Bumble Bee positions itself as a heritage seafood brand, appealing to pragmatic shoppers and multigenerational households who remember canned fish as both economical and versatile. Marketing leans on wild-caught sourcing, convenience, and simple nutrition rather than gourmet exclusivity, targeting budget-conscious cooks, busy parents, and outdoor enthusiasts. The label carries health halos like protein-rich and wild-caught and leans on simple, clean-ingredient messaging; there is no kid-centric cartooning or organic certification here, just straightforward claims and a focus on natural sourcing. In plain terms the product is processed by canning with a single added ingredient, salt, to preserve flavor and shelf life. Sensory details: the salmon flakes softly when opened, with a delicate, slightly briny flavor and moist, tender texture. The ritual is practical and hands-on — drain or not, flake into salads, mash with mayo for sandwiches, or heat gently in a skillet. The canned format makes it a pantry workhorse that connects convenience with the familiarity of home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.33 cup
Servings per Container: 5
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium370mg16%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein18g
* 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

Pink, Salmon,, Salt..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The product contains only fish and salt and is preserved by canning, which places it in the processed foods category rather than ultra-processed. It is not a formulation with industrial additives, so it does not meet NOVA 4 criteria.

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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Pink Salmon

Absolutely, Bumble Bee Pink Salmon is a solid choice if you're looking for a protein-packed option. With 18 grams of protein per serving and just 120 calories, it’s great for muscle maintenance and overall health. Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, but this salmon is a nutritious addition to many meals.

Perfect For

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road-trip

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