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Safe Catch Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Safe Catch chili lime elite wild tuna received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This is a short, mostly recognizable ingredient list built around skipjack tuna with simple seasonings. It reads like a light, kitchen-style flavoring rather than a factory formula, so it can be eaten fairly regularly. The main reasons for a slight deduction are the vague spice blend and the refined-style oil and sweetener, not any major additive load. Main considerations include vague spice label, refined avocado oil, and coconut palm sugar. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed in water with fewer added oils; use fresh lime juice instead of lime oil when possible.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Vague spice label
- Refined avocado oil
- Coconut palm sugar
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed in water with fewer added oils
- Use fresh lime juice instead of lime oil when possible
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Safe Catch Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna
- Brand
- Safe Catch
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Tuna)
- GTIN / UPC
00859480006213- Serving size
- 74 g (2.6 oz)
- 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
Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna
Safe Catch
High integrity
Warning Signs
Mostly clean, but the generic "SPICE (CUMIN)" line hides what else is in the blend, so keep an eye on it.
Consider This
Coconut palm sugar and avocado oil are the most refined-leaning items here, though neither is heavily processed.
Good Substitutes
Plain canned skipjack tuna packed in water with a squeeze of fresh lime and your own chili flakes.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a short, mostly recognizable ingredient list built around skipjack tuna with simple seasonings. It reads like a light, kitchen-style flavoring rather than a factory formula, so it can be eaten fairly regularly. The main reasons for a slight deduction are the vague spice blend and the refined-style oil and sweetener, not any major additive load.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Vague spice label
- Refined avocado oil
- Coconut palm sugar
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Spice (cumin) — Vague spice label
Highest concern ingredients
- Avocado oil (3/10) — Refined oil, mild processing
- Organic coconut palm sugar (3/10) — Sweetener, minimally processed
- Spice (cumin) (2/10) — Vague spice label
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed in water with fewer added oils.
- Use fresh lime juice instead of lime oil when possible.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SKIPJACK TUNA (KATSUWONUS PELAMIS), AVOCADO OIL, CHILI PEPPER, ORGANIC COCONUT PALM SUGAR, ORANGE PEEL, SPICE (CUMIN), LIME OIL.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Avocado oilConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Pressed oil, typically refined rather than whole.
Additional note
Extracted oil, mildly refined
Organic coconut palm sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Still a sugar, though less refined than white sugar.
Additional note
Minimally processed sweetener
Spice (cumin)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Labeled as spice, so the exact composition is not fully disclosed.
Additional note
Generic spice label, source unspecified
Family watchlist
Vague spice label
Lime oilConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Concentrated citrus oil used for flavor, mildly refined.
Additional note
Citrus essential oil flavoring
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Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Primary protein, no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable whole fish protein
Chili pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Recognizable spice vegetable
Orange peelConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food flavoring, no concern.
Additional note
Recognizable citrus peel
This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient list simplicity and formulation patterns only. It is not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. 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 "avocado", "avocado oil". 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 "tuna". 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 "tuna". 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 "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
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 "tuna". 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 "tuna". 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 (Spice (cumin))
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 (Spice (cumin))
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 (Spice (cumin))
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 "sugar". 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 "avocado", "avocado oil". 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.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style 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 Safe Catch Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna 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.
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?
Safe Catch Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Safe Catch Chili Lime Elite Wild Tuna: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic coconut palm sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: High protein with very few calories; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Avocado oil instead of seed oils.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Fiber is absent in this product; Sodium is moderate for a single serving; Contains small amount of coconut palm sugar.
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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