Sardines in Spring Water

Name: Sardines in Spring Water
Brand: Sainsbury's

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Ingredients · 2

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Is Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water healthy?

Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water scores 100/100 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 Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water?

Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water lists 2 ingredients, starting with Sardines and Spring Water. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water?

Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water is NOVA group 1: unprocessed or minimally processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water compare to other canned goods?

At 100/100 Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water sits in our top band, among the better canned goods we have scored.

Is Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water organic?

Sainsbury's Sardines in Spring Water is not certified organic in our data.

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