Sardines in sunflower oil, from least to most processed

We track 8 sardines in sunflower oil, 13% of them ultra-processed. The least processed is Tesco Sardines in Sunflower Oil.

What makes sardines in sunflower oil ultra-processed

The signs of ultra-processing found most often, and the share of sardines in sunflower oil that contain each:

Processed food (7)

  1. 1 Tesco Sardines in Sunflower Oil Tesco · 120 g NOVA group 3
  2. 2 Sardines Sunflower Oil John West · 90 g NOVA group 3
  3. 3 Sardines in sunflower oil The Fishmonger · 90g NOVA group 3
  4. 4 Spiced Sardines In Vegetable Oil Hot Titus · 125 g NOVA group 3
  5. 5 Sardines in Sunflower Oil Kingfisher · 120g net, 84g drained NOVA group 3
  6. 6 Boneless Sardines Sunflower Oil John West NOVA group 3
  7. 7 Sardines in sunflower oil Aldi · 90g NOVA group 3

Ultra-processed food (1)

  1. 8 Sardines in soybean oil Northern Catch · 3.75 oz NOVA group 4

Within each group, products with fewer signs of ultra-processing, additives and ingredients come first. This ordering is ours, for comparison; it is not part of NOVA.