Sardines in Spring Water

Name: Sardines in Spring Water
Brand: Northern Catch

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Ingredients · 3

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Common questions

Is Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water healthy?

Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water scores 95/100 on Tallow — our clean band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water?

Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water lists 3 ingredients, starting with Sardines, Spring Water and Salt. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water?

Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water is NOVA group 3: processed, but not ultra-processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water compare to other canned goods?

At 95/100 Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water sits in our top band, among the better canned goods we have scored. A higher-scoring option in canned goods is Trader Joe's Organic Garbanzo Beans Made with Sea Salt at 98/100.

Is Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water organic?

Northern Catch Sardines in Spring Water is not certified organic in our data.

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