Sardines
Packaged product Fats and Oils Sainsbury's
Sardines contains 254 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 1% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 208 kcal per 100 g across 61 products.
100 g provides 270% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 93% of the Daily Value for Vitamin E and 77% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 254 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 18.1 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.7 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol L | 59.4 mg | 20% |
| Sodium L | 152 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.8 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.5 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 22 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A L | 21.1 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 10.6 µg | 53% |
| Vitamin E L | 14 mg | 93% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.029 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.61 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) L | 2.4 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 6.5 µg | 270% |
| Calcium L | 43.3 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium L | 27.1 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 439 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.31 mg | 34% |
| Manganese L | 0.25 mg | 11% |
| Selenium L | 42.1 µg | 77% |
| Iodine L | 26.1 µg | 17% |
% 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 1%
- Fat 64%
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
- Protein22 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 20.2 g)
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.5 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat18.1 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat3.7 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 3.3 g)
- Sodium152 mgin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 395 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0.6 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 48.2 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Sainsbury's
- Barcode
- 00441568
- Category
- Sardines in oil
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (Fish), Sunflower Oil (24%), Salt. Allergy advice: For allergens, see ingredients in bold. Safety: This product contains small, edible bones. High in omega 3: Long chain omega 3 fatty acids EPA and DHA play a role in helping the heart to work normally. The beneficial effect is obtained with a daily intake of 250mg of EPA and DHA. Enjoy as part of a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. P fo L N W
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: SaltSunflower oil
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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 254 kcal.
Is Sardines high in protein?
Sardines contains 22 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is above the median (median 20.2 g).
How many carbs are in Sardines?
Sardines has 0.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.5 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 18.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.7 g is saturated (19% 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 (270% DV), Vitamin E (93% DV), selenium (77% DV), Vitamin D (53% DV) and Niacin (B3) (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sardines?
100 g contains 152 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 5, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 00441568. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 5, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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