Sardines
Packaged product Other Foods Central Market
Sardines contains 321 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 tin, drained, 81 g (81 g) provides about 260 kcal.
Roughly 79% of its calories come from fat, with 21% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in other foods on FoodFactly, where the median is 264 kcal per 100 g across 358,700 products.
100 g provides 368% of the Daily Value for potassium, 224% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 129% of the Daily Value for iodine.
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 | 321 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 28.4 g | 36% |
| Saturated fat L | 6.2 g | 31% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium L | 272 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 17.3 g | 35% |
| Vitamin A L | 17.5 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 5.8 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D L | 8.8 µg | 44% |
| Vitamin E L | 4.4 mg | 29% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 4.7 mg | 30% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.52 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.3 mg | 17% |
| Folate (B9) L | 4.7 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 5.4 µg | 224% |
| Calcium L | 38.2 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium L | 23.5 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus L | 181 mg | 14% |
| Potassium L | 17,284 mg | 368% |
| Zinc L | 0.98 mg | 9% |
| Copper L | 0.28 mg | 31% |
| Manganese L | 0.22 mg | 10% |
| Selenium L | 35.9 µg | 65% |
| Iodine L | 194 µg | 129% |
% 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%
- Fat 79%
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
- Protein17.3 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat28.4 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 6.5 g)
- Saturated fat6.2 gabove the median for other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium272 mgabove the median for other foods (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water48.6 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 | 39.6 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 48.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Central Market
- Barcode
- 0197870095806
- Label serving
- 1 tin, drained (81 g)
- Category
- Other Foods
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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 321 kcal. Serving, 1 tin, drained, 81 g (81 g): about 260 kcal.
Is Sardines high in protein?
Sardines contains 17.3 g of protein per 100 g (35% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 14 g in serving, 1 tin, drained, 81 g (81 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other other foods, that is among the highest quarter (median 7 g).
How many carbs are in Sardines?
Sardines has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 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 28.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 6.2 g is saturated (31% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sardines contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are potassium (368% DV), Vitamin B12 (224% DV), iodine (129% DV), selenium (65% DV) and Vitamin D (44% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sardines?
100 g contains 272 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated May 1, 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 0197870095806. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 1, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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