leastprocessed
least processed canned sardines
The least processed
canned sardines.
We scored 10 canned sardines products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
4 verified · 1 estimated · 5 unscored
The score range
Mostly mid-pack. Trade-offs everywhere.
Best
58
Median
58
Worst
58
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage40% of this category has a verified NOVA score. The rest are estimated from additive count and ingredient length, or hidden until classified.
01
Ssardines
sardines
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri E
58
02
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri C
58
03
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri B
58
04
Sardines
John West
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri D
58
05
additives 0ingredients 15nutri B
55
06
Cornish sardines
Specialty Selected ALDI
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri A
—
07
nutri A
—
08
nutri B
—
09
Sardinelle
Albatros, Ghezzi
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri D
—
10
nutri B
—
Methodology
How we score canned sardines.
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.
Related rankings
Browse all categories→leastprocessed© 2026 · leastprocessed.com