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Chicken Of The Sea Cilantro & Lime Tuna: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Chicken Of The Sea cilantro & lime tuna received a Food Integrity Score of 78 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and moderate additive load. This is mostly tuna, olive oil, and water with a flavor blend layered on top, so it reads as a lightly seasoned pantry staple rather than an ultra-processed product. The vague flavor and spice wording and the added sugar are the main reasons to look closer. It fits as an occasional, convenient protein rather than something to rely on every day. Main considerations include vague natural flavors and spices, added refined sugar, and undisclosed flavor system. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed with only water or olive oil and add your own lime and cilantro; pick a plain tuna with no added sugar or flavor blend.
Food Integrity Score 78/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Vague natural flavors and spices
- Added refined sugar
- Undisclosed flavor system
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed with only water or olive oil and add your own lime and cilantro
- Pick a plain tuna with no added sugar or flavor blend
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Chicken Of The Sea Cilantro & Lime Tuna
- Brand
- Chicken Of The Sea
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Tuna)
- GTIN / UPC
00048000005588- Serving size
- 80 g (1 container (80g))
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Cilantro & Lime Tuna
Chicken Of The Sea
High integrity
Warning Signs
"Natural flavors" and "other natural flavors" hide the real flavor system, so the exact inputs are unclear.
Consider This
Added sugar, "spices," and "natural cilantro and lime flavor" make this more formulated than plain tuna and olive oil.
Good Substitutes
Canned tuna packed in olive oil with fresh cilantro, lime juice, and garlic keeps the flavor simple and fully visible.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is mostly tuna, olive oil, and water with a flavor blend layered on top, so it reads as a lightly seasoned pantry staple rather than an ultra-processed product. The vague flavor and spice wording and the added sugar are the main reasons to look closer. It fits as an occasional, convenient protein rather than something to rely on every day.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Vague natural flavors and spices
- Added refined sugar
- Undisclosed flavor system
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural Cilantro and Lime Flavor — Flavor system with unclear makeup
- Other Natural Flavors — Broad, undisclosed flavor category
- Spices — Unnamed spice blend
- Sugar — Refined sweetener in a savory food
Highest concern ingredients
- Other Natural Flavors (6/10) — Broad, undisclosed flavor category
- Natural Cilantro and Lime Flavor (5/10) — Flavor system with unclear makeup
- Spices (5/10) — Unnamed spice blend
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed with only water or olive oil and add your own lime and cilantro.
- Pick a plain tuna with no added sugar or flavor blend.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SKIP JACK TUNA, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, WATER, GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL CILANTRO AND LIME FLAVOR AND OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ONION POWDER, SPICES, SUGAR, SALT, CILANTRO
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Other Natural FlavorsConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad flavor wording hides the specific ingredients.
Additional note
Broad flavor category with undisclosed sources.
Family watchlist
Vague flavor category.
Natural Cilantro and Lime FlavorConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernFlavoringWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor systems can mask the exact inputs used.
Additional note
Flavor system, not plain cilantro or lime.
Family watchlist
Flavor system with unclear makeup.
SpicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unnamed spice blends can hide specific inputs.
Additional note
Broad spice category, specific spices undisclosed.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is refined and worth noting in a savory product.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added for flavor.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener in a savory product.
View all 11 ingredient assessments
Garlic PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Dried garlic is a normal seasoning with mild processing.
Additional note
Dried and ground garlic, category-normal.
Onion PowderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSpice
What this is
Spice
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Dried onion is a common seasoning with light processing.
Additional note
Dried and ground onion, category-normal.
Skip Jack TunaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Canned fish is a simple protein; mercury context varies by species.
Additional note
Whole fish, the core protein.
Extra Virgin Olive OilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable fat source with no added formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable oil, minimally refined.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water used as a packing liquid.
Additional note
Standard packing liquid.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning.
CilantroConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable herb with no added concern.
Additional note
Recognizable herb.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient list appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural Cilantro and Lime Flavor)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural Cilantro and Lime Flavor)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Natural Cilantro and Lime Flavor)
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive", "olive". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Healthy fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Chicken Of The Sea Cilantro & Lime Tuna highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Chicken Of The Sea Cilantro & Lime Tuna shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Chicken Of The Sea Cilantro & Lime Tuna: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein per serving (20g); Skipjack tuna with extra virgin olive oil; Low saturated fat (0.5g).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Moderate sodium (320mg); Added sugar and natural flavors present; Contains no fiber.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same seafood differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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