Sardines

Packaged product Suppe og saucer Sainsbury's

Sardines contains 125 kcal per 100 g.

Roughly 60 % of its calories come from protein, with 34 % from fat and 6 % from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for suppe og saucer on FoodFactly (116 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 291 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 78 % of the Daily Value for selen and 57 % of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Sardines by Sainsbury's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
125kcal per 100 g
18,6 gprotein
1,9 gcarbohydrates
4,7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 125 kcal
Total fat L 4,7 g 6 %
Saturated fat L 1,2 g 6 %
Cholesterol L 64,2 mg 21 %
Sodium L 228 mg 10 %
Total carbohydrates L 1,9 g 0,7 %
Dietary fiber L 0,8 g 3 %
Total sugars L 1,9 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0 %
Protein L 18,6 g 37 %
Vitamin A L 22,8 µg3 %
Vitamin C L 3,1 mg3 %
Vitamin D L 11,4 µg57 %
Vitamin E L 0,49 mg3 %
Thiamin (B1) L 0,042 mg4 %
Riboflavin (B2) L 0,19 mg15 %
Niacin (B3) L 6,3 mg39 %
Pantothensyre (B5) L 0,69 mg14 %
Vitamin B6 L 0,4 mg24 %
Folat (B9) L 10,9 µg3 %
Vitamin B12 L 7 µg291 %
Calcium L 49,9 mg4 %
Jern L 1,4 mg8 %
Magnesium L 32,8 mg8 %
Phosphor L 237 mg19 %
Kalium L 567 mg12 %
Zink L 1,2 mg11 %
Kobber L 0,35 mg39 %
Mangan L 0,29 mg12 %
Selen L 43 µg78 %
Jod L 22 µg15 %

% 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: 60 %Carbohydrates: 6 %Fat: 34 %125kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 60 %
  • Carbohydrates 6 %
  • Fat 34 %

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

Vitamin B12291 %Selen78 %Vitamin D57 %Niacin (B3)39 %Kobber39 %Vitamin B624 %Phosphor19 %Riboflavin (B2)15 %Jod15 %Pantothensyre (B5)14 %

Nutritional insights

  • Protein18,6 gin the top quarter of suppe og saucer (median 2,1 g)
  • Fiber0,8 gbelow the median for suppe og saucer (median 1 g)
  • Sugars1,9 gbelow the median for suppe og saucer (median 3,6 g)
  • Fat4,7 gabove the median for suppe og saucer (median 2,8 g)
  • Saturated fat1,2 gabove the median for suppe og saucer (median 0,79 g)
  • Sodium228 mgin the lowest quarter of suppe og saucer (median 417 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal14,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water73,4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Stivelse L0,021 g
Carotenoids (1)
Betacaroten L24 µg
Other components (2)
Vand L73,4 g
Alkohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
01252781
Category
Tinned sardine
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (Fish) (65%), Water, Tomato Purée (12%), Sunflower Oil, Salt, Sugar.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: TomatSolsikkeolieSaltSukker

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sardines?

100 g of Sardines has 125 kcal.

Is Sardines high in protein?

Sardines contains 18,6 g of protein per 100 g (37 % of the 50 g Daily Value). About 60 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other suppe og saucer, that is among the highest quarter (median 2,1 g).

How many carbs are in Sardines?

Sardines has 1,9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,8 g of fiber and 1,9 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 4,7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1,2 g is saturated (6 % 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 (291 % DV), selen (78 % DV), Vitamin D (57 % DV), Niacin (B3) (39 % DV) and kobber (39 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Sardines?

100 g contains 228 mg of sodium, 10 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated 2. september 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 8. 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 01252781. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 2. september 2026. Imported 8. november 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

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