Sardines in tomato sauce

Packaged product Soups and Sauces Essential Waitrose

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 163 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 can, 120 g (120 g) provides about 196 kcal.

Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 42% from protein and 6% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is close to the median for soups and sauces on FoodFactly (166 kcal per 100 g).

100 g provides 303% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 82% of the Daily Value for selenium and 59% of the Daily Value for Vitamin D.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Sardines in tomato sauce by Essential Waitrose, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
163kcal per 100 g
16.9 gprotein
2.4 gcarbohydrates
9.3 gfat
196kcal in serving, 1 can, 120 g (120 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 163 kcal
Total fat L 9.3 g 12%
Saturated fat L 2.3 g 11%
Cholesterol L 66.7 mg 22%
Sodium L 189 mg 8%
Total carbohydrates L 2.4 g 0.9%
Dietary fiber L 0.9 g 3%
Total sugars L 2.4 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 16.9 g 34%
Vitamin A L 23.7 µg3%
Vitamin C L 3.1 mg3%
Vitamin D L 11.8 µg59%
Vitamin E L 1.1 mg8%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.044 mg4%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.2 mg15%
Niacin (B3) L 6.5 mg41%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.71 mg14%
Vitamin B6 L 0.42 mg25%
Folate (B9) L 11 µg3%
Vitamin B12 L 7.3 µg303%
Calcium L 51.7 mg4%
Iron L 1.5 mg8%
Magnesium L 34 mg8%
Phosphorus L 247 mg20%
Potassium L 585 mg12%
Zinc L 1.3 mg12%
Copper L 0.37 mg41%
Manganese L 0.3 mg13%
Selenium L 44.8 µg82%
Iodine L 26.5 µg18%

% 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: 42%Carbohydrates: 6%Fat: 52%163kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 42%
  • Carbohydrates 6%
  • Fat 52%

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

Vitamin B12303%Selenium82%Vitamin D59%Niacin (B3)41%Copper41%Vitamin B625%Phosphorus20%Iodine18%Riboflavin (B2)15%Pantothenic acid (B5)14%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein16.9 gbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 17 g)
  • Fiber0.9 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.28 g)
  • Sugars2.4 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 0.9 g)
  • Fat9.3 gbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat2.3 gbelow the median for soups and sauces (median 2.7 g)
  • Sodium189 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 381 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal10.4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water75.4 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 L2.5 g
Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.021 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L24.1 µg
Other components (2)
Water L75.4 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Essential Waitrose
Barcode
5000169035115
Label serving
1 can (120 g)
Category
Sardines in tomato sauce
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 (Sardina Pilchardus) (fish) (70%), water, tomato purée (12%), sunflower oil, salt

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: TomatoSunflower oilSalt

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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5000169035115. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated August 7, 2026. Imported November 7, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sardines in tomato sauce?

100 g of Sardines in tomato sauce has 163 kcal. Serving, 1 can, 120 g (120 g): about 196 kcal.

Is Sardines in tomato sauce high in protein?

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 16.9 g of protein per 100 g (34% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 20.3 g in serving, 1 can, 120 g (120 g). About 42% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is below the median (median 17 g).

How many carbs are in Sardines in tomato sauce?

Sardines in tomato sauce has 2.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 2.4 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 tomato sauce?

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 9.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 2.3 g is saturated (11% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Sardines in tomato sauce contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (303% DV), selenium (82% DV), Vitamin D (59% DV), Niacin (B3) (41% DV) and copper (41% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Sardines in tomato sauce?

100 g contains 189 mg of sodium, 8% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated August 7, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 7, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.