Fish, sardines, canned: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Fish, sardines, canned contains 208 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 sardine (12 g) provides about 25 kcal.
Roughly 51% of its calories come from fat, with 49% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fish on FoodFactly, where the median is 188 kcal per 100 g across 109 foods.
100 g provides 373% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 96% of the Daily Value for selenium and 39% of the Daily Value for phosphorus.
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 208 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol C | 142 mg | 47% |
| Sodium C | 307 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0 g | |
| Protein C | 24.6 g | 49% |
| Vitamin A C | 32 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 4.8 µg | 24% |
| Vitamin E C | 2 mg | 14% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.6 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.08 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.23 mg | 17% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.2 mg | 33% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 10 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 8.9 µg | 373% |
| Choline C | 75 mg | 14% |
| Calcium C | 382 mg | 29% |
| Iron C | 2.9 mg | 16% |
| Magnesium C | 39 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus C | 490 mg | 39% |
| Potassium C | 397 mg | 8% |
| Zinc C | 1.3 mg | 12% |
| Copper C | 0.19 mg | 21% |
| Selenium C | 52.7 µg | 96% |
% 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 49%
- Fat 51%
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
- Protein24.6 gin the top quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 0.01 g)
- Fat11.4 gabove the median for fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.5 gbelow the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium307 mgbelow the median for fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal11.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water59.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 3.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 5.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.47 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.51 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 3.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.19 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.99 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.34 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.5 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.22 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.13 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.42 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 32 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 59.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 10 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained Canned | 206 | 26.9 g | 2.4 g | 9.9 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned | 153 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Turtle | 157 | 24.6 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, crab cakes, home recipe | 155 | 20.2 g | 0.48 g | 7.5 g |
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Shrimp, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned fish?
100 g of canned fish has 208 kcal. 1 sardine (12 g): about 25 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 35 kcal. 1 standard can (75 g): about 156 kcal.
Is canned fish high in protein?
Canned fish contains 24.6 g of protein per 100 g (49% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in 1 sardine (12 g). About 49% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is among the highest quarter (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in canned fish?
Canned fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned fish?
Canned fish contains 11.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (373% DV), selenium (96% DV), phosphorus (39% DV), Niacin (B3) (33% DV) and calcium (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned fish?
100 g contains 307 mg of sodium, 13% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, sardines, canned has 208 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706293. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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