Trader Joe's Sardines in Olive Oil with Smoke Flavor are tender but not too oily, and the smoke flavor is perfectly balanced. A 4.25-ounce serving is just $1.99.

Goya’s 15.5-ounce can of Sardines in Tomato Sauce has a mushy texture, and the flavor is an unappetizing mix of overly oily fish mixed with watered down tomato sauce.

Ortiz is one of the top tuna brands out there, and its White Tuna in Olive Oil is very satisfying. It is a little pricey ($6.99 for a 3.95-ounce can,) but it's worth it.

StarKist is a well-known brand for canned tuna, but its quality can be disappointing. It typically seems to be masked by heavy ingredients or mind-numbingly bland.

Its Yellowfin Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil with Dill and Lemon is firm and slightly pink, but the herbal taste completely overwhelms the tuna, causing it to lose its identity.

Minerva’s Sardines in Spiced Olive Oil with Pickles is packed with a piri-piri chili, giving the oil a latent spice. The sardines themselves were tender and flavorful.