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Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Wild Planet albacore wild tuna with lemon & thyme received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects minimal processing and low additive load. This reads like a simple seasoned tuna pouch built from recognizable ingredients, with the label staying refreshingly short on drama. Albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so occasional rather than daily eating is a sensible way to think about it. The cane sugar and concentrate are minor sweetening and flavor inputs, and the spices do ordinary flavoring work. Main considerations include albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so frequency matters and cane sugar adds a small amount of refined sweetener. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed in olive oil with no added sugar for a cleaner profile; keep albacore to occasional meals given its higher-mercury profile.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Minimal processing
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so frequency matters
- Cane sugar adds a small amount of refined sweetener
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed in olive oil with no added sugar for a cleaner profile
- Keep albacore to occasional meals given its higher-mercury profile
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme
- Brand
- Wild Planet
- Category
- Seafood (source: Canned Tuna)
- GTIN / UPC
00829696001494- 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
Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme
Wild Planet
High integrity
Warning Signs
Cane sugar and lemon juice concentrate are the only refined-leaning inputs here, and both are small amounts.
Consider This
Nothing in this list is a typical ultra-processed marker; the main ingredients are recognizable kitchen staples.
Good Substitutes
Plain tuna packed in olive oil with fresh lemon, thyme, and black pepper gives you the same profile with no added sugar.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads like a simple seasoned tuna pouch built from recognizable ingredients, with the label staying refreshingly short on drama. Albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so occasional rather than daily eating is a sensible way to think about it. The cane sugar and concentrate are minor sweetening and flavor inputs, and the spices do ordinary flavoring work.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so frequency matters
- Cane sugar adds a small amount of refined sweetener
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Cane sugar — Refined added sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Cane sugar (3/10) — Refined added sweetener.
- Lemon juice concentrate (2/10) — Concentrated juice with mild processing.
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed in olive oil with no added sugar for a cleaner profile
- Keep albacore to occasional meals given its higher-mercury profile
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ALBACORE TUNA (THUNNUS ALALUNGA), DISTILLED VINEGAR, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, CANE SUGAR, SEA SALT, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, MUSTARD POWDER, DRIED THYME FLAKE, CRACKED BLACK PEPPER, DRIED BASIL FLAKE.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Cane sugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is a common family-watchlist item, though the amount is small.
Additional note
Refined sweetener in a small amount.
Family watchlist
Refined added sweetener.
Lemon juice concentrateConcern 2/10 — Very low concernFlavoring
What this is
Flavoring
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Concentrated juice is a mildly processed stand-in for fresh lemon.
Additional note
Concentrated juice; mild processing beyond fresh lemon.
Albacore tuna (Thunnus alalunga)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Albacore is a higher-mercury fish, so frequency matters for some people.
Additional note
Whole fish; higher-mercury species context applies.
Distilled vinegarConcern 1/10 — Very low concernAcidulant
What this is
Acidulant
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Common pantry acid with a simple single-ingredient profile.
Additional note
Standard acidulant; category-normal processing.
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Extra virgin olive oilConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Traditional, minimally refined fat source.
Additional note
Recognizable cooking oil; minimal processing.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning with no added functional components.
Additional note
Simple seasoning salt.
Mustard powderConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Single-ingredient spice with ordinary grinding only.
Additional note
Ground mustard seed; simple spice.
Dried thyme flakeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried herb with no added components.
Additional note
Dried herb; simple spice.
Cracked black pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole spice with minimal processing.
Additional note
Cracked whole peppercorn.
Dried basil flakeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable dried herb with no added components.
Additional note
Dried herb; simple spice.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food appears to a simple, recognizable ingredient 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 "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". 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.)
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)
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 (Cane sugar)
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 (Cane sugar)
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 (Cane sugar)
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", "extra virgin olive", "olive". 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: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "sugar", "cane", "cane 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 "olive oil", "extra virgin olive". 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.
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 Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme 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?
Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna With Lemon & Thyme: 1g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include cane sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Wild albacore tuna provides lean, high-quality protein; Short ingredient list with recognizable herbs and olive oil; Extra virgin olive oil as the fat source.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium at about 230 mg per serving is modest but adds up; Contains a small amount of added cane sugar; No fiber contribution from this item.
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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