Fish & seafood

Sardines, canned in oil

Sardines, canned in oil has 208 calories per 100 g, with 24.6 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 11.5 g fat. A typical portion (1 cup, drained, 149 g) has 310 calories.

208kcal · per 100 g870 kJ
  • Protein24.6 g
  • Carbs0 g
  • Fat11.5 g
Nutrition facts · per 100 g
NutrientAmount% DV
Total fat11.5 g15%
Saturated fat1.5 g8%
Cholesterol142 mg47%
Sodium307 mg13%
Total carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Total sugars0 g
Protein24.6 g49%
Vitamin D4.8 µg24%
Calcium382 mg29%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Potassium397 mg8%
Magnesium39 mg9%
Vitamin A (RAE)32 µg4%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Folate (DFE)10 µg3%
Vitamin B128.9 µg373%
Water59.6 g

% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.

Nutrition highlights

  • High in vitamin B12, protein, calcium and vitamin D — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
  • A good source of iron and fat (10–19% DV per 100 g).
  • High in cholesterol (20% DV or more per 100 g) — worth watching if you're limiting it.
  • 11.8 g protein per 100 kcal.

Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.