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Bumble Bee Tuna Salad with Crackers
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Bumble Bee Tuna Salad with Crackers

Bumble Bee
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
230
Calories
6g
Protein
4g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
70
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Bumble Bee Tuna Salad with Crackers is a single-serve lunch kit you’ll typically find in the refrigerated ready-to-eat or grab-and-go deli cooler near other protein snack packs, salad kits, and prepared sandwiches. It reads as a quick lunch or snack solution for busy shoppers grabbing something for work, school, or travel. The product fits occasions like back-to-school lunches, road-trip snacks, and quick office meals — occasions that prioritize convenience and speed. The Bumble Bee brand positions itself as a familiar, heritage seafood name appealing to value-minded parents and commuters who want a perceived “healthy” protein option without extra prep; marketing leans on protein and convenience rather than gourmet claims. The pouch/clam-shell packaging and bright label often signal child-friendly convenience and on-the-go eating; there’s no organic certification listed, and any health halos tend to come from the tuna/protein association rather than explicit “natural” or organic claims. In plain terms, this is a processed, ready-to-eat item made by combining canned tuna with a prepared mayonnaise-style dressing and a side of baked crackers — ingredients have been industrially mixed and portioned for shelf-stable retail. Sensory-wise it delivers a creamy, slightly tangy tuna salad dressing with flaky light tuna and small crunchy cracker bites; textured soy flour and emulsified oils contribute to a smooth, spreadable mouthfeel while the crackers add a buttery, slightly sweet snap. The ritual is effortless: peel open, spread or scoop, and eat straight from the tray at a desk, picnic blanket, or school cafeteria.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat19g24%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate7g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars3g6%
Protein6g
* 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

Original, Tuna, Salad:, Tuna, (Light, Tuna,, Water,, Vegetable, Broth,, Salt),, Mayonnaise, (Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Eggs,, Egg, Yolks,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt),, Celery,, Textured, Soy, Flour,, Sugar,, Carrots,, 2%, or, Less, Water,, Glucono, Delta, Lactone,, Dehydrated, Onion., Crackers:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sugar,, 2%, or, Less, Salt,, Leavening, (Baking, Soda,, Monocalcium, Phosphate),, Corn, Syrup,, Butter, (Cream,, Natural, Flavor),, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Contains industrially formulated components (emulsified mayonnaise, textured soy flour, refined enriched flours, corn syrup, stabilizers/natural flavors) and is a ready-to-eat packaged kit, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Tuna Salad with Crackers

The Bumble Bee Tuna Salad with Crackers can be a convenient option for a quick meal or snack. It offers a decent amount of protein at 6g per serving, but it’s not particularly high in fiber or low in fat. So, while it’s not a superfood, it can fit into a balanced diet if you’re looking for something quick and easy.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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