leastprocessed
least processed sardines
The least processed
sardines.
We scored 20 sardines products sold across UK supermarkets. Sorted by NOVA processing group + additive count.
4 verified · 0 estimated · 16 unscored
The score range
Mostly mid-pack. Trade-offs everywhere.
Best
58
Median
58
Worst
53
From verified-NOVA only.
Coverage20% 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
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri D
58
02
CCornish Sardines
Cornish Sardines
Aldi · 100 g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri A
58
03
Sardines in sunflower oil
Cucumber · 125g
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 0ingredients 4nutri B
58
04
Skarpsill
Ikea · 100 g (drained 65 g)
Retailer · unknown
Verified · NOVA
NOVA 3additives 1ingredients 9nutri UNKNOWN
53
05
nutri UNKNOWN
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06
Sardines In Brine
Glenryck
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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07
Scottish Sardines in Sea Salt & Rosemary Infused Oil
Morrisons
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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08
wild Cornish skin on & bone in sardines
M&S Food · 324 g
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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09
Sardines in Sunflower Oil
ALVA
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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10
nutri C
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11
nutri UNKNOWN
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12
nutri UNKNOWN
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13
SSardines in water
Sardines in water
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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14
Sardines in sunflower oil
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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15
SSpring Water & Sea Salt Brisling Sardines
Spring Water & Sea Salt Brisling Sardines
Asda
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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16
SSardines huile de tournesol
Sardines huile de tournesol
Hyacinthe Parmentier
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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17
SSardines In Olive Oil
Sardines In Olive Oil
Waitrose
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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18
SSardinhas Portuguesas Em Azeite
Sardinhas Portuguesas Em Azeite
Minerva
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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19
Sardines in extra virgin olive oil
· 106 g
Retailer · unknown
Not classified
nutri UNKNOWN
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20
nutri UNKNOWN
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Methodology
How we score 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.
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