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Starkist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper Pouch
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Starkist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper Pouch

StarKist
2.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
16g
Protein
1g
Sugars
340mg
Sodium
29
Ingredients

What You Should Know

StarKist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper pouch is a single-serve 2.6 oz shelf-stable tuna snack built for speed and familiarity. You'd find it in the canned & pouch seafood aisle or on an endcap stacked near other ready-to-eat seafood pouches, canned tuna, salmon spreads and portable protein snacks like ready salads and shelf-stable hummus. It reads as a grab-and-go solution for rushed mornings, lunchbox assembly, road trips and light dinners — tear the pouch and eat straight, dollop on a salad, or mix into pasta for a quick meal. The brand leans on mainstream American convenience culture: StarKist positions itself as family-friendly, practical and trustworthy with claims like “wild caught” and “dolphin safe,” appealing to busy parents, commuters, and active adults who want an easy protein boost. Label cues create a mild health halo — low calories (about 80 kcal), a small sugar listing (1 g), and “natural lemon flavor” — but there is no organic certification and ingredient small print shows added seasonings and acidity regulators. In plain processing terms, this is cooked, flaked tuna combined with small amounts of flavorings and sealed into a manufactured pouch to be shelf-stable and portable. Sensory notes: the tuna is moist and flaky rather than firm, finished with a bright citrus tang and a cracked-black-pepper bite; the pouch ritual is tactile and immediate — tear, squeeze or spoon — and designed for single-portion convenience. Sodium is notable for a small snack (about 340 mg), so it tastes seasoned and ready-to-eat rather than bland.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium340mg15%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Total Sugars1g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein16g
* 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

Light, Tuna,, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, the, Following:, Sugar,, Vegetable, Broth,, Salt,, Citric, Acid,, Black, Pepper,, Natural, Lemon, Flavor,, Lemon, Puree,, Lemon, Juice,, Extractives, of, Turmeric, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Extractives of Turmeric - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product is a ready-to-eat, industrially packaged flavored tuna pouch with added flavorings, acidulants and processing to create a shelf-stable single-serve product, which aligns with NOVA category 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Starkist Tuna Creations Lemon Pepper Pouch

When it comes to the Lemon Pepper Tuna, it really depends on your perspective! With 16 grams of protein and just 80 calories per pouch, it's a great option if you're looking for a quick source of lean protein. However, the sodium content is on the higher side at 340 mg, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to keep that in mind.

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