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Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Natural Blue ahi tuna poke with sauce received a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects moderately processed and moderate additive load. The tuna itself reads simple, but the sauce pulls the label into more formulated territory with starch, gum, and color. Fine to eat occasionally; a homemade sauce would keep the same flavor with far fewer engineered ingredients. Main considerations include modified food starch used for texture, xanthan gum and paprika extract color in the sauce, and high sodium from soy sauce and salt. Simpler options: Choose plain tuna and make a simple sauce with soy, sesame oil, lime, ginger, and garlic; look for poke sauces without modified starch, gums, or added color.
Food Integrity Score 74/100
What stood out on the label?
- Moderately processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Xanthan gum and paprika extract color in the sauce
- High sodium from soy sauce and salt
Simpler options to consider
- Choose plain tuna and make a simple sauce with soy, sesame oil, lime, ginger, and garlic
- Look for poke sauces without modified starch, gums, or added color
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce
- Brand
- Natural Blue
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Sushi)
- GTIN / UPC
00653849095593- Serving size
- 255 g (1 Package)
- 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
Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce
Natural Blue
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified food starch, xanthan gum, and paprika extract color show up in the poke sauce, signaling formulation beyond plain tuna.
Consider This
Soy sauce, sugar, distilled vinegar, and concentrated fruit juices add refined inputs typical of packaged sauce systems.
Good Substitutes
Plain wild tuna dressed at home with fresh ginger, garlic, lime, a little soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThe tuna itself reads simple, but the sauce pulls the label into more formulated territory with starch, gum, and color. Fine to eat occasionally; a homemade sauce would keep the same flavor with far fewer engineered ingredients.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Xanthan gum and paprika extract color in the sauce
- High sodium from soy sauce and salt
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified food starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Xanthan gum — Thickening gum
- Paprika extract (color) — Color additive
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Modified food starch (7/10) — Texture-engineering starch in the sauce.
- Xanthan gum (6/10) — Gum used to thicken the sauce.
- Paprika extract (color) (6/10) — Color additive added for appearance.
Better choice tips
- Choose plain tuna and make a simple sauce with soy, sesame oil, lime, ginger, and garlic.
- Look for poke sauces without modified starch, gums, or added color.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
TUNA INGREDIENTS: WILD CAUGHT YELLOWFIN TUNA, FILTERED WOOD SMOKE & CITRIC ACID (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION). POKE SAUCE INGREDIENTS: WATER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, WHEAT, SOYBEANS, SALT), SUGAR, SALT, SESAME OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GARLIC, GINGER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT (COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Modified food starchConcern 7/10 — Higher concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Texture-engineering starch common in packaged sauces.
Additional note
Chemically modified starch used for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used for texture.
Paprika extract (color)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Color additive
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Added mainly for color rather than as a base food ingredient.
Additional note
Extracted color used for appearance.
Family watchlist
Color additive.
Xanthan gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Texture gum typical of formulated sauces.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used for thickening.
Family watchlist
Gum used for texture.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added refined sugar in a savory sauce.
Additional note
Refined sweetener added to sauce.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener.
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Citric acidConcern 3/10 — Mild concernAcidulantAdditive
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Functional additive used for appearance rather than base nutrition.
Additional note
Acidulant used to help color retention.
Soy sauce (water, wheat, soybeans, salt)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Traditional fermented condiment, but high in sodium and processed.
Additional note
Fermented seasoning with salt and wheat.
Pineapple juice concentrateConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated juice adds sweetness in a processed form.
Additional note
Concentrated fruit juice used for sweetness.
Filtered wood smokeConcern 2/10 — Very low concernProcessing aid
What this is
Processing aid
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Indicates smoke-based processing beyond plain fish.
Additional note
Smoke flavoring-style processing input, fairly mild.
Sesame oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernCooking oil
What this is
Cooking oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Simple oil used in modest amounts for flavor.
Additional note
Plant oil used for flavor.
Lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common concentrated citrus ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated citrus juice for acidity.
Lime juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common concentrated citrus ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated citrus juice for acidity.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning, but contributes to high sodium overall.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
Distilled vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common pantry ingredient with mild processing.
Additional note
Common acidic seasoning.
Wild caught yellowfin tunaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food protein source.
Additional note
Simple whole fish ingredient.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Plain base ingredient.
GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food flavoring.
Additional note
Whole vegetable seasoning.
GingerConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole-food flavoring.
Additional note
Whole root seasoning.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close the ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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.
Low-Spike Stability
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "soy sauce". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". 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 (Modified food starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Modified food starch)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 (Modified food starch)
This product has 1 additional signal 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 "garlic", "tuna". 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 "wheat", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?
Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Natural Blue Ahi Tuna Poke With Sauce: 5.99g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, pineapple juice concentrate. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein from wild-caught yellowfin tuna; Short, recognizable core ingredient list; Very low saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is high for one package (~1,369 mg); Sauce contains added sugar and modified food starch; No fiber from whole-food plant sources.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals 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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