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Is Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines healthy?

Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines

Seafood · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

78/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Enjoy in Moderation

Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.

Quick answer

Enjoy in Moderation

Chicken Of The Sea wild-caught in lemon sauce sardines is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 78 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Protein-rich whole-fish base with simple ingredients, though added sugar, sodium, and flavorings lower the alignment somewhat. Strengths include wild-caught sardines provide ~15g protein per can, short, recognizable ingredient list, and low saturated fat and no carbohydrates from starch, while main considerations include added sugar and sweetener in the sauce, sodium around 430 mg per serving, and multiple flavorings and xanthan gum added.

Longevity Score 78/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Wild-caught sardines provide ~15g protein per can
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Low saturated fat and no carbohydrates from starch

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar and sweetener in the sauce
  • Sodium around 430 mg per serving
  • Multiple flavorings and xanthan gum added

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SARDINES (SPRATTUS SPRATTUS OR CLUPEA HARENGUS), WATER, SUGAR, SALT, CITRIC ACID, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, SMOKE FLAVOR

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 74 g (1 can drained (74g))

  • Calories1005% DV
  • Protein15g30% DV
  • Total Carbs0g0% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat4g5% DV
  • Saturated Fat1g5% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines
Category
Seafood (source: Canned Seafood)
GTIN / UPC
00048000187208
Serving size
74 g (1 can drained (74g))
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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sodium (429.9mg)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (15g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (sugar)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic 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 (100 kcal)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic 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 (0g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines 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 Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Chicken Of The Sea Wild-Caught In Lemon Sauce Sardines: 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: Wild-caught sardines provide ~15g protein per can; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Low saturated fat and no carbohydrates from starch.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar and sweetener in the sauce; Sodium around 430 mg per serving; Multiple flavorings and xanthan gum added.

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.

Other published analyses in Seafood, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. 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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