Sardines
Packaged product Other Foods El Mexicano
Sardines contains 125 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 56.699 g (56.7 g) provides about 71 kcal.
Roughly 57% of its calories come from protein, with 26% from fat and 17% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less 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 27% of the Daily Value for calcium.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.6 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.36 g | 2% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 54 mg | 18% |
| Sodium L | 170 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 5.4 g | |
| Protein L | 17.9 g | 36% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 357 mg | 27% |
| Iron L | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 µg |
% 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 57%
- Carbohydrates 17%
- Fat 26%
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
- Protein17.9 gin the top quarter of other foods (median 7 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sugars5.4 gabove the median for other foods (median 3.4 g)
- Fat3.6 gbelow the median for other foods (median 6.5 g)
- Saturated fat0.36 gbelow the median for other foods (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium170 mgbelow the median for other foods (median 240 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal14.3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (3)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 0 g |
Other components (3)
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 IU |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 31.5 g | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Fat | 6.3 g | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 9.5 g | 5.4 g |
| Sodium | 0.3 mg | 170 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- El Mexicano
- Barcode
- 0042743280011
- Quantity
- 56 g
- Label serving
- 56.699 g
- Category
- Other Foods
- 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, TOMATO SAUCE, CHILI U, SPICES AND SALT ADDED.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 125 kcal. Serving, 56.699 g (56.7 g): about 71 kcal.
Is Sardines high in protein?
Sardines contains 17.9 g of protein per 100 g (36% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 10.1 g in serving, 56.699 g (56.7 g). About 57% 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 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 5.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Sardines?
Sardines contains 3.6 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.36 g is saturated (2% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sardines contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are calcium (27% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sardines?
100 g contains 170 mg of sodium, 7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated February 24, 2025. 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: Branded Foods, record 2027983. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 25, 2017. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0042743280011. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated February 24, 2025. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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