Sardines in Brine
Packaged product Fats and Oils Tesco
Sardines in Brine contains 171 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 100 g ½ of a can, 42 g (42 g) provides about 72 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from protein, with 48% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fats and oils on FoodFactly, where the median is 217 kcal per 100 g across 279 products.
100 g provides 267% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 171% of the Daily Value for iodine and 72% 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 | 171 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat L | 2.6 g | 13% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 58.8 mg | 20% |
| Sodium L | 843 mg | 37% |
| 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 | 22.1 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A L | 20.9 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C L | 1.9 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D L | 10.4 µg | 52% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.21 mg | 1% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.028 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.17 mg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.6 mg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) L | 2.4 µg | 0.6% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 6.4 µg | 267% |
| Calcium L | 45.5 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium L | 27.4 mg | 7% |
| Phosphorus L | 214 mg | 17% |
| Potassium L | 438 mg | 9% |
| Zinc L | 1.1 mg | 10% |
| Copper L | 0.33 mg | 36% |
| Manganese L | 0.26 mg | 11% |
| Selenium L | 39.5 µg | 72% |
| Iodine L | 257 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 52%
- Fat 48%
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
- Protein22.1 gabove the median for fats and oils (median 22 g)
- Fat9 gin the lowest quarter of fats and oils (median 14 g)
- Saturated fat2.6 gbelow the median for fats and oils (median 3.1 g)
- Sodium843 mgin the top quarter of fats and oils (median 366 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water60.4 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 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 60.4 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Tesco
- Barcode
- 5018374363275
- Quantity
- 120 g
- Label serving
- 100 g ½ of a can (42 g)
- Category
- Sardines in oil
- Packaging
- Can,Food can,en:steel-tin
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sardines (fish), Water, Salt
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 in Brine?
100 g of Sardines in Brine has 171 kcal. Serving, 100 g ½ of a can, 42 g (42 g): about 72 kcal.
Is Sardines in Brine high in protein?
Sardines in Brine contains 22.1 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 9.3 g in serving, 100 g ½ of a can, 42 g (42 g). About 52% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fats and oils, that is above the median (median 22 g).
How many carbs are in Sardines in Brine?
Sardines in Brine 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 in Brine?
Sardines in Brine contains 9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.6 g is saturated (13% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sardines in Brine contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (267% DV), iodine (171% DV), selenium (72% 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 in Brine?
100 g contains 843 mg of sodium, 37% 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 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 5018374363275. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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