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Wild Planet Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Wild Planet wild tuna quinoa salad received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This reads like a simple kitchen recipe with a short list of recognizable foods, so there is very little label drama. Sunflower oil is the one refined ingredient worth noting, and the list has no additives, gums, or artificial colors. This is a reasonable choice to eat fairly often, with the oil being the main thing to keep an eye on. Main considerations include refined sunflower oil as main fat and sodium from salt. Simpler options: Choose tuna packed in water and season with olive oil instead; prepare the salad at home with cooked quinoa and fresh vegetables.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined sunflower oil as main fat
- Sodium from salt
Simpler options to consider
- Choose tuna packed in water and season with olive oil instead
- Prepare the salad at home with cooked quinoa and fresh vegetables
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Wild Planet Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad
- Brand
- Wild Planet
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Deli Salads)
- GTIN / UPC
00829696004518- Serving size
- 160 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
Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad
Wild Planet
High integrity
Warning Signs
Sunflower oil is the main refined fat here, and it is worth a closer look for seed-oil-conscious users.
Consider This
Mostly recognizable vegetables, tuna, quinoa, and spices, so the formulation stays fairly simple overall.
Good Substitutes
Make it at home with cooked quinoa, canned tuna in water, olive oil, and fresh peppers and zucchini.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis reads like a simple kitchen recipe with a short list of recognizable foods, so there is very little label drama. Sunflower oil is the one refined ingredient worth noting, and the list has no additives, gums, or artificial colors. This is a reasonable choice to eat fairly often, with the oil being the main thing to keep an eye on.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined sunflower oil as main fat
- Sodium from salt
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 the main fat.
Better choice tips
- Choose tuna packed in water and season with olive oil instead.
- Prepare the salad at home with cooked quinoa and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SKIPJACK TUNA (KATSUWONUS PELAMIS), *QUINOA, *SUNFLOWER OIL, *RED PEPPER, *YELLOW PEPPER, *CARROT, *ZUCCHINI, *PEAS, *SWEETCORN, *GREEN OLIVE, SALT, *GROUND BLACK PEPPER, *CURCUMA (FROM TURMERIC).
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
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are commonly flagged by users seeking minimal processing.
Additional note
Refined seed oil; main fat source in the formula.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil
Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Skipjack is a lower-mercury tuna species, but sourcing varies.
Additional note
Recognizable fish; standard canned-tuna processing.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Basic seasoning; sodium is listed at 640 mg per can.
Additional note
Basic seasoning; contributes to sodium content.
Curcuma (from turmeric)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Main concern area
Transparency Context
Why it matters
Imported spices can carry testing and sourcing variability.
Additional note
Turmeric spice; simple recognizable food.
View all 13 ingredient assessments
QuinoaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable whole grain seed.
Additional note
Whole grain seed; simple recognizable food.
Red pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Fresh vegetable; simple recognizable food.
Yellow pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Fresh vegetable; simple recognizable food.
CarrotConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable; simple recognizable food.
ZucchiniConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable; simple recognizable food.
PeasConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable; simple recognizable food.
SweetcornConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable; simple recognizable food.
Green oliveConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable fruit.
Additional note
Whole fruit; simple recognizable food.
Ground black pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple, recognizable spice.
Additional note
Ground spice; simple recognizable food.
KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based estimate of formulation simplicity and is not a medical or 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
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". 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.)
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 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 (Sunflower 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 (Sunflower 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 "olive", "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 "pea". 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-Carb Lifestyle
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, 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.
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 Wild Planet Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad 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?
Wild Planet Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad shows about 3.04g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Wild Planet Wild Tuna Quinoa Salad: 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: Skipjack tuna provides lean animal protein; Quinoa and mixed vegetables add whole-food content; Low added sugar and simple ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium at 640 mg per serving; Sunflower oil is a prominent seed oil; Total fat around 15 g per serving.
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
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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