sardines
Packaged product Fisk og skaldyr JOHN WEST
Sardines contains 306 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 79 g (79 g) provides about 241 kcal.
Roughly 77 % of its calories come from fat, with 21 % from protein and 2 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fisk og skaldyr on FoodFactly, where the median is 208 kcal per 100 g across 186 products.
100 g provides 244 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 70 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 69 % of the Daily Value for selen.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 306 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 26,6 g | 34 % |
| Saturated fat L | 7,2 g | 36 % |
| Cholesterol L | 53,7 mg | 18 % |
| Sodium L | 408 mg | 18 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 1,3 g | 0,5 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 0,063 g | 0,2 % |
| Total sugars L | 1,3 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 16,5 g | 33 % |
| Vitamin A L | 19 µg | 2 % |
| Vitamin C L | 6 mg | 7 % |
| Vitamin D L | 9,5 µg | 48 % |
| Vitamin E L | 10,5 mg | 70 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0,03 mg | 2 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,16 mg | 12 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5,2 mg | 32 % |
| Pantothensyre (B5) L | 0,56 mg | 11 % |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0,33 mg | 20 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 3,7 µg | 0,9 % |
| Vitamin B12 L | 5,8 µg | 244 % |
| Calcium L | 270 mg | 21 % |
| Jern L | 1,2 mg | 7 % |
| Magnesium L | 25,3 mg | 6 % |
| Phosphor L | 196 mg | 16 % |
| Kalium L | 410 mg | 9 % |
| Zink L | 1 mg | 10 % |
| Kobber L | 0,29 mg | 32 % |
| Mangan L | 0,23 mg | 10 % |
| Selen L | 38,2 µg | 69 % |
| Jod L | 24,5 µg | 16 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21 %
- Carbohydrates 2 %
- Fat 77 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein16,5 gin the lowest quarter of fisk og skaldyr (median 20 g)
- Fiber0,063 gabove the median for fisk og skaldyr (median 0 g)
- Sugars1,3 gin the top quarter of fisk og skaldyr (median 0 g)
- Fat26,6 gin the top quarter of fisk og skaldyr (median 13 g)
- Saturated fat7,2 gin the top quarter of fisk og skaldyr (median 3 g)
- Sodium408 mgabove the median for fisk og skaldyr (median 400 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water55,6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 9,5 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Stivelse L | 0,041 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Betacaroten L | 9,9 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Vand L | 55,6 g |
|---|---|
| Alkohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- JOHN WEST
- Barcode
- 9300462114736
- Label serving
- 1 portion (79 g)
- Category
- Sardin, kantet
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sardines (68%), sunflower oil, water, lemon, chilli, natural flavour, roasted garlic, salt, food acid (citric).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SolsikkeolieHvidløgSalt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sardines?
100 g of sardines has 306 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 79 g (79 g): about 241 kcal.
Is sardines high in protein?
Sardines contains 16,5 g of protein per 100 g (33 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 13 g in serving, 1 portion, 79 g (79 g). About 21 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fisk og skaldyr, that is in the lowest quarter (median 20 g).
How many carbs are in sardines?
Sardines has 1,3 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,063 g of fiber and 1,3 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in sardines?
Sardines contains 26,6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 7,2 g is saturated (36 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does sardines contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (244 % DV), Vitamin E (70 % DV), selen (69 % DV), Vitamin D (48 % DV) and Niacin (B3) (32 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in sardines?
100 g contains 408 mg of sodium, 18 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated 8. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 9300462114736. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 8. marts 2026. Imported 7. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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