Tuna in Tomato Sauce product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Tuna in Tomato Sauce Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Calvo

This page reviews Tuna in Tomato Sauce by Calvo as a snack. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sugar, Modified Starch.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes tuna and tomato sauce, but also contains sugar and modified starch, which raise quality concerns. The presence of artificial color and natural flavors further complicates the safety profile.

Main concern

Sugar is included in the tomato sauce, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processed ingredients.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis) is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the overall rating.
  • Tomato provides beneficial antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.

Concerns

  • Sugar is included in the tomato sauce, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processed ingredients.
  • Modified starch is a processed thickener that may indicate lower quality compared to natural alternatives.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity
  • people avoiding animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this snack and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4154608

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Frequently asked questions

Calvo — Tuna in Tomato Sauce has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among snack products. See the full breakdown above.
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Zerotox gives Calvo — Tuna in Tomato Sauce a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. See the breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: tuna, tomato, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Calvo — Tuna in Tomato Sauce has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Calvo products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
This product is flagged for: Sugar is included in the tomato sauce, which raises concerns about unnecessary sweetness and processed ingredients.; Modified starch is a processed thickener that may indicate lower quality compared to natural alternatives.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Our analysis indicates animal-derived ingredients may be present in this product. See the Ingredients section and the label for details.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Tuna (Katsuwonus Pelamis) is a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids, contributing positively to the overall rating.; Tomato provides beneficial antioxidants, enhancing the nutritional profile of the product.. See the Pros section above.
Our analysis flags fragrance in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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