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Crown Prince Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Crown Prince sardines in louisiana hot sauce received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a short, recognizable ingredient list built mostly around sardines, chili, vinegar, and salt, so it reads more like a simple kitchen pantry item than a factory formula. Soybean oil is the main reason it is not in the top tier, along with the refined tomato paste. Eating it occasionally fits an everyday pantry rhythm, and the sodium at 210 mg per can is worth noting if you consider based on your overall diet. Main considerations include soybean oil is a refined seed oil, tomato paste adds mild concentrated processing, and sodium is 210 mg per can. Simpler options: Choose sardines packed in olive oil or water when available; check sodium if eating this product often.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Soybean oil is a refined seed oil
- Tomato paste adds mild concentrated processing
- Sodium is 210 mg per can
Simpler options to consider
- Choose sardines packed in olive oil or water when available
- Check sodium if eating this product often
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Crown Prince Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Brand
- Crown Prince
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Seafood)
- GTIN / UPC
00073230001406- Serving size
- 120 g (1 can)
- 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
Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce
Crown Prince
High integrity
Warning Signs
Soybean oil is the main refined fat here, and sardines packed in it lean toward a more industrial base than plain packed fish.
Consider This
Soybean oil and tomato paste are the most processed-leaning inputs, while sardines, water, vinegar, chili peppers, and salt stay recognizable.
Good Substitutes
Look for sardines packed in olive oil or water with a short ingredient list, or make a quick hot sauce with chili peppers, vinegar, and salt.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a short, recognizable ingredient list built mostly around sardines, chili, vinegar, and salt, so it reads more like a simple kitchen pantry item than a factory formula. Soybean oil is the main reason it is not in the top tier, along with the refined tomato paste. Eating it occasionally fits an everyday pantry rhythm, and the sodium at 210 mg per can is worth noting if you consider based on your overall diet.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Soybean oil is a refined seed oil
- Tomato paste adds mild concentrated processing
- Sodium is 210 mg per can
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Soy Bean Oil — Refined industrial seed oil
Highest concern ingredients
- Soy Bean Oil (6/10) — Refined seed oil used as added fat.
- Tomato Paste (2/10) — Concentrated tomato with mild processing.
- Vinegar (1/10) — Fermented acid, category-normal.
Better choice tips
- Choose sardines packed in olive oil or water when available.
- Check sodium if eating this product often.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SARDINES, WATER, VINEGAR, CHILI PEPPERS, TOMATO PASTE, SOY BEAN OIL, SALT
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Soy Bean OilConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid for personal reasons.
Additional note
Refined industrial seed oil added as a fat source.
Family watchlist
Refined industrial seed oil
Tomato PasteConcern 2/10 — Very low concernConcentrate
What this is
Concentrate
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated tomato is common, with only mild processing.
Additional note
Concentrated tomato, mildly processed but category-normal.
VinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Traditional fermented ingredient used for flavor and tang.
Additional note
Fermented acid, category-normal for pickled or hot-sauce style foods.
SardinesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Core recognizable protein source with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole fish, recognizable base ingredient.
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WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple packing liquid with no concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as packing liquid.
Chili PeppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole pepper providing the heat and flavor base.
Additional note
Whole vegetable ingredient, recognizable.
SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning, recognizable.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to a simple, recognizable, high-integrity profile. 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 "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 (Soy Bean Oil)
This product has 2 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 (Soy Bean Oil)
This product has 2 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 (Soy Bean Oil)
This product has 2 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 "tomato", "sardine". 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: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "soy", "bean". 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-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 Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce 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?
Crown Prince Sardines In Louisiana Hot Sauce shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Crown Prince 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: High protein (20g) per can; Whole fish with short, recognizable ingredient list; Low added sugar (1g).
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Soybean oil added as a seed oil; Saturated fat at 6g per serving; 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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