Sardines
Packaged product Fats and Oils Forever Fish
Sardines contains 251 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 drained, 100 g (100 g) provides about 251 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 0.6% 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 228 kcal per 100 g across 639 products.
100 g provides 268% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 171% of the Daily Value for iodine and 74% of the Daily Value for selenium.
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 | 251 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 17.8 g | 23% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.9 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol L | 59 mg | 20% |
| Sodium L | 169 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.4 g | 0.1% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0.5 g | 2% |
| Total sugars L | 0.1 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 22 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A L | 20.9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 10.5 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin E L | 3 mg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.7 mg | 35% |
| 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 | 6.4 µg | 268% |
| Calcium L | 44.7 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium L | 27.3 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 215 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 439 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.33 mg | 36% |
| Manganese L | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium L | 40.8 µg | 74% |
| Iodine L | 256 µg | 171% |
% 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 0.6%
- 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
- Fiber0.5 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Sugars0.1 gin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 0 g)
- Fat17.8 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 15 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 3.5 g)
- Sodium169 mgin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 377 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water47.9 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 | 26.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 47.9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Forever Fish
- Barcode
- 00809221
- Label serving
- 1 drained (100 g)
- Category
- Sardines in olive oil
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
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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 251 kcal. Serving, 1 drained, 100 g (100 g): about 251 kcal.
Is Sardines high in protein?
Sardines contains 22 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22 g in serving, 1 drained, 100 g (100 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Sardines?
Sardines has 0.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 0.1 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 17.8 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (20% 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 (268% DV), iodine (171% DV), selenium (74% DV), Vitamin D (52% DV) and copper (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sardines?
100 g contains 169 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 27, 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 00809221. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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