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Crown Prince Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Crown Prince mediterranean style wild caught brisling sardines with olive oil, black olives, red pepper, basil, and oregano received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. The label stays refreshingly simple, with sardines, olive oil, olives, peppers, and herbs doing normal food jobs. Sunflower oil is the main thing worth a glance, but there are no additives, colors, or flavor systems to decode. This is a solid choice to eat occasionally or regularly as part of a balanced diet. Main considerations include sunflower oil as a refined seed oil and sunflower oil listed beside olive oil. Simpler options: Look for sardines packed in olive oil alone; choose versions with fewer refined seed oils.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Sunflower oil as a refined seed oil
- Sunflower oil listed beside olive oil
Simpler options to consider
- Look for sardines packed in olive oil alone
- Choose versions with fewer refined seed oils
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Crown Prince Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano
- Brand
- Crown Prince
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Seafood)
- GTIN / UPC
00073230008054- Serving size
- 82 g (82 g)
- 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
Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano
Crown Prince
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil is the only refined seed oil here, and it sits alongside the olive oil.
Consider This
This reads mostly like a simple kitchen-style preserved fish, with few formulation helpers in the list.
Good Substitutes
Sardines packed in just olive oil with salt and herbs would keep the same flavor with fewer refined oils.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThe label stays refreshingly simple, with sardines, olive oil, olives, peppers, and herbs doing normal food jobs. Sunflower oil is the main thing worth a glance, but there are no additives, colors, or flavor systems to decode. This is a solid choice to eat occasionally or regularly as part of a balanced diet.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Sunflower oil as a refined seed oil
- Sunflower oil listed beside olive oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Sunflower oil — Refined seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil used as an added fat.
Better choice tips
- Look for sardines packed in olive oil alone.
- Choose versions with fewer refined seed oils.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
NATURALLY WOOD SMOKED BRISLING SARDINES, PURE OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER OIL, BLACK OLIVES, RED PEPPER, GARLIC, BASIL, OREGANO, SALT, PEPPER
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Sunflower oilConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users who prefer simpler fats.
Additional note
Refined seed oil added alongside olive oil.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil used as an added fat.
Naturally wood smoked brisling sardinesConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole fish with category-normal smoking.
Additional note
Whole fish, lightly smoked as a normal preservation method.
Pure olive oilConcern 1/10 — Very low concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Recognizable fat, though labeled pure, which is more refined than extra virgin.
Additional note
Refined olive oil, a recognizable fat source.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic seasoning, mildly refined.
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Black olivesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole fruit with no added formulation helpers.
Additional note
Whole olives, a simple recognizable food.
Red pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable with no concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable, a simple recognizable ingredient.
GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole ingredient with no concern.
Additional note
Whole plant ingredient, simple and recognizable.
BasilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable herb with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Dried herb, simple and recognizable.
OreganoConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable herb with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Dried herb, simple and recognizable.
PepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable spice with no concern.
Additional note
Ground spice, simple and recognizable.
Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of how simple and recognizable a food's formulation 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
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Heart-friendly fat ingredients (Mentions "olive oil", "sardine". See ingredients for details.)
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 "sardine". See ingredients for details.)
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 "sardine". 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 "sardine". 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 "sardine". 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 "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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "sardine". 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 "sardine". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Sunflower oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
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", "olive", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "sardine". 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", "sardine". 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.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, 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 Crown Prince Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Minimal processing. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Crown Prince Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Crown Prince Mediterranean Style Wild Caught Brisling Sardines With Olive Oil, Black Olives, Red Pepper, Basil, And Oregano: 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: Wild-caught sardines provide protein and omega-3-rich fish; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Olive oil and black olives as fat sources.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderate for one serving; Sunflower oil added alongside olive oil; Fairly high total fat per can.
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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