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

Sardines with Preserved Lemon, 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 on the canned seafood or specialty pantry shelf, picked up for a quick, flavorful addition to toast, salads, or a rustic picnic. It feels wholesome and slightly indulgent — a Mediterranean, artisanal vibe that evokes simple, pantry-first cooking. The short ingredient list and canned preservation suggest minimal industrial modification (tender, oily texture from the olive oil and preserved lemon), so it's processed for shelf stability but not an ultra-processed 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, PRESERVED, LEMON, 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?

Canned sardines with olive oil, preserved lemon, and sea salt are processed for preservation and flavor using simple culinary ingredients; there are no industrial additives or formulations typical of ultra-processed foods, so they fit NOVA group 3.

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Common Questions about Sardines with Preserved Lemon, 4.2 OZ

Absolutely! These sardines pack a protein punch with 18 grams per can, making them great for muscle maintenance and satiety. Plus, the extra virgin olive oil adds healthy fats, which are beneficial for heart health. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary needs, so consider how they fit into your overall diet!

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$7.99
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