Chicken Of The Sea
Is Chicken Of The Sea Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce healthy?
Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce
Longevity Score
74/100
Food Integrity Score
63/100
Choose Occasionally
There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.
Quick answer
Choose Occasionally
Chicken Of The Sea sardines in louisiana hot sauce is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 74 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100. Protein-rich sardines with a hot sauce, but added starches, soybean oil, colors, and moderate sodium lower alignment. Strengths include good protein with 19g per pouch, sardines are an omega-3-rich whole-food protein, and zero fiber and sugar, low carbohydrate load, while main considerations include soybean oil and modified tapioca starch added, paprika color and gums signal processing, and sodium around 410 mg per pouch.
Longevity Score 74/100Food Integrity Score 63/100
What helped the score?
- Good protein with 19g per pouch
- Sardines are an omega-3-rich whole-food protein
- Zero fiber and sugar, low carbohydrate load
What held the score back?
- Soybean oil and modified tapioca starch added
- Paprika color and gums signal processing
- Sodium around 410 mg per pouch
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SARDINE, WATER, MALTODEXTRIN, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, PAPRIKA COLOR, CHILI POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, WHITE PEPPER POWDER, VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, CAPSICUM OLEORESIN, LIME OIL.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 100 g (1 pouch)
- Calories1407% DV
- Protein19g38% DV
- Total Carbs3g1% DV
- Fiber0g0% DV
- Total Fat5g6% DV
- Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Chicken Of The Sea Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Brand
- Chicken Of The Sea
- Category
- Condiments & Sauces (source: Ketchup, Mustard, Bbq & Cheese Sauce)
- GTIN / UPC
00048000007148- Serving size
- 100 g (1 pouch)
- 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
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.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (3g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Higher sodium (410mg)
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: Higher protein (19g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low sugar (0g)
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: Modest calories per serving (140 kcal)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (3g)
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Recovery protein (19g)
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: High protein (19g)
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 "sardine". 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 "sardine". 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 "sardine". 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 "sardine". 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: Lower net carbs (3g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Very low net carbs (3g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "maltodextrin". 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 "maltodextrin". 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 "sardine". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Chicken Of The Sea Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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 Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Chicken Of The Sea Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce: 0g added sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein with 19g per pouch; Sardines are an omega-3-rich whole-food protein; Zero fiber and sugar, low carbohydrate load.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Soybean oil and modified tapioca starch added; Paprika color and gums signal processing; Sodium around 410 mg per pouch.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same condiments & sauces 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
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