Sardines in spring water
Packaged product Soups and Sauces Essential Waitrose
Sardines in spring water contains 179 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 portion, 84 g (84 g) provides about 150 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from fat, with 50% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in soups and sauces on FoodFactly, where the median is 117 kcal per 100 g across 25,223 products.
100 g provides 358% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 96% of the Daily Value for selenium and 70% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.
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 | 179 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 10 g | 13% |
| Saturated fat L | 3.4 g | 17% |
| Cholesterol L | 78.9 mg | 26% |
| Sodium L | 96 mg | 4% |
| 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 | 22.2 g | 44% |
| Vitamin A L | 28 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C L | 2.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D L | 14 µg | 70% |
| Vitamin E L | 0.28 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.038 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.23 mg | 18% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 7.6 mg | 47% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.81 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.47 mg | 28% |
| Folate (B9) L | 3.2 µg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 8.6 µg | 358% |
| Calcium L | 57.5 mg | 4% |
| Iron L | 1.7 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium L | 36 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus L | 286 mg | 23% |
| Potassium L | 584 mg | 12% |
| Zinc L | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper L | 0.41 mg | 46% |
| Manganese L | 0.33 mg | 14% |
| Selenium L | 52.8 µg | 96% |
| Iodine L | 26.8 µg | 18% |
% 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 50%
- Fat 50%
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
- Protein22.2 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.1 g)
- Fiber0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 3.6 g)
- Fat10 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 2.9 g)
- Saturated fat3.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.8 g)
- Sodium96 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 424 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water64 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (1)
| Omega-3 fatty acids L | 3 g |
|---|
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 0 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 64 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Essential Waitrose
- Barcode
- 5000169035146
- Quantity
- 84g
- Label serving
- 1 portion (84 g)
- Category
- Canned pilchard in tomato sauce
- Packaging
- en:steel-can
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Sardines (Sardina pilchardus) (fish), spring water, sea 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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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Pilchards in Tomato Sauce Lucky Star | 105 | 17 g | 4.3 g | 5.1 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Sardines in spring water?
100 g of Sardines in spring water has 179 kcal. Serving, 1 portion, 84 g (84 g): about 150 kcal.
Is Sardines in spring water high in protein?
Sardines in spring water contains 22.2 g of protein per 100 g (44% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 18.6 g in serving, 1 portion, 84 g (84 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 2.1 g).
How many carbs are in Sardines in spring water?
Sardines in spring water 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 spring water?
Sardines in spring water contains 10 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.4 g is saturated (17% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Sardines in spring water contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (358% DV), selenium (96% DV), Vitamin D (70% DV), Niacin (B3) (47% DV) and copper (46% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Sardines in spring water?
100 g contains 96 mg of sodium, 4% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated July 4, 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 5000169035146. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated July 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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