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Sardines with Hot Pepper, 4.2 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Sardines with Hot Pepper, 4.2 OZ

Fishwife Tinned Seafood Co.
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
18g
Protein
340mg
Sodium
11
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this tin in the canned seafood or pantry aisle and reach for it when assembling a quick brunch toast, seaside picnic, or storm-prep kit. It feels practical and a bit adventurous — briny, spicy from the hot pepper, and comfortingly oily in a nostalgic, old-school tinfish way. Packed in extra-virgin olive oil with only sea salt and pepper, the canning and simple preservation give it a tender, oily texture and point to a processed shelf-stable product (NOVA 3) rather than an ultraprocessed formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CAN
Servings per Container: 1
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium340mg15%
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

SARDINES, (FISH), EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, HOT, PEPPER, AND, SEA, 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?

Whole sardines canned in olive oil with sea salt and hot pepper are preserved via canning and contain added oil/salt but no industrial additives, aligning with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultraprocessed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Sardines with Hot Pepper, 4.2 OZ

Absolutely! These sardines pack a punch with 18 grams of protein and only 200 calories per can. They’re loaded with heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids thanks to the extra virgin olive oil, making them a great choice for a balanced diet. Just keep in mind that everyone's definition of 'healthy' varies, so consider your personal dietary needs!

Perfect For

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storm-prep
road-trip
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$7.99
per package