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We scored 19 canned foods products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.

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13 verified · 0 estimated · 6 unscored
The score range
Big spread across canned foods. Pick the top of the list.
Best
96
Median
58
Worst
0
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage68% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
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01
Four Bean Salad
Four Bean Salad
Duchy Organic · 420 g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Waitrose
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 6nutri UNKNOWN
96
02
Sliced Water Chestnuts
Sliced Water Chestnuts
Sainsbury's · 140g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Sainsbury's
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 3nutri A
96
03
sliced carrots in water
sliced carrots in water
tesco · 300g(160g)· Buy on Amazon →
At·Tesco
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 1additives 0ingredients 3nutri A
96
04
British marrowfat processed peas
British marrowfat processed peas
Tesco · 180g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Tesco
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 7nutri A
58
05
Kippers in vegetable oil
Kippers in vegetable oil
Petri · 190g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Lidl
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 2nutri UNKNOWN
58
06
Wieprzowina w sosie własnym
Wieprzowina w sosie własnym
Krakus · 300 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 8nutri UNKNOWN
58
07
Tuna steak
Tuna steak
john west · 200g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 2nutri A
58
08
Kimchi
Kimchi
eaten alive · 375g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 14nutri C
49
09
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Stuffed Vine Leaves
Sofra · 280g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 1ingredients 12nutri C
48
10
Stoke redcurrant jelly
Stoke redcurrant jelly
· 215· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 2ingredients 8nutri D
24
11
Chicken Meatballs in Gravy
Chicken Meatballs in Gravy
Fray Bentos· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 0ingredients 20nutri C
14
12
Martinique Salad
Martinique Salad
Nixe · 280g· Buy on Amazon →
At·Lidl
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 4additives 2ingredients 17nutri UNKNOWN
11
13
All Day Breakfast Pie
All Day Breakfast Pie
Fray Bentos · 425 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA+3 more
NOVA 4additives 5ingredients 39nutri C
0
14
LUNCHEON MEAT
LUNCHEON MEAT
Tiger Tiger· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri E
15
Sacla Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Sacla Cherry Tomato Pasta Sauce
Sacla· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
16
Pork Luncheon Meat
Pork Luncheon Meat
Tulip · 340 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
17
Butter Beans
Butter Beans
Anna· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri C
18
Tomato passata
Tomato passata
Attianese· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
19
Organic Thai Green Curry
Organic Thai Green Curry
Really Interesting Food Company · 400 g· Buy on Amazon →
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri C
Methodology
How we score canned foods.

Each product starts at a NOVA baseline (96 / 78 / 58 / 32 for groups 1–4). We deduct 4 points per additive and small amounts for very long ingredient lists. Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Where a NOVA group isn't yet recorded, we mark the score "estimated" and dash the dial — we don't fake a verified number.

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