Tuna 555 Flakes Afritada 155g

555 Tuna Flakes Afritada 155g is a ready-to-eat canned tuna product inspired by the classic Filipino afritada dish.  It features tuna flakes in a savory tomato-based sauce enriched with potatoes, bell peppers, and seasonings, offering a convenient and flavorful meal option.  Marketed under the tagline “Sari-saring sarap ng Pinoy-ulam!”, it’s designed to deliver authentic Filipino taste with minimal preparation

Nutritional Information (per 100g)

The product contains:

• Energy: 448 kJ (107 kcal)

• Fat: 5.36 g (including 2.68 g saturated fat)

• Carbohydrates: 7.14 g (including 5.36 g sugars)

• Fiber: Present (186% higher than standard tuna in tomato sauce)

• Protein: 8.93 g

• Salt: 1.7 g

Compared to regular tuna in tomato sauce, it has lower fat and protein but significantly higher carbohydrates, sugars, and salt.

Environmental Impact

The Green-Score for this product is 9/100 (F), indicating a very high environmental impact.  This is largely due to:

• Palm oil content, contributing to deforestation and threats to species like the orangutan. 

• Missing packaging information, which adds a penalty to the score. 

• Carbon emissions: 488 g CO₂e per 100g of product.