Sardines in tomato sauce

Packaged product Soups and Sauces Sainsbury's

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 185 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 120 g (120 g) provides about 222 kcal.

Roughly 53% of its calories come from fat, with 44% from protein and 4% 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 166 kcal per 100 g across 431 products.

100 g provides 215% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 73% of the Daily Value for iodine and 59% of the Daily Value for selenium.

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

Sardines in tomato sauce by Sainsbury's, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
185kcal per 100 g
20.3 gprotein
1.8 gcarbohydrates
10.9 gfat
222kcal in serving, 1 serving, 120 g (120 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 185 kcal
Total fat L 10.9 g 14%
Saturated fat L 3 g 15%
Cholesterol L 47.3 mg 16%
Sodium L 140 mg 6%
Total carbohydrates L 1.8 g 0.7%
Dietary fiber L 0.5 g 2%
Total sugars L 1 g
Added sugars L 0 g 0%
Protein L 20.3 g 41%
Vitamin A L 16.8 µg2%
Vitamin C L 2.4 mg3%
Vitamin D L 8.4 µg42%
Vitamin E L 3.3 mg22%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.033 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.14 mg11%
Niacin (B3) L 4.7 mg29%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.51 mg10%
Vitamin B6 L 0.3 mg18%
Folate (B9) L 9.1 µg2%
Vitamin B12 L 5.2 µg215%
Calcium L 38.6 mg3%
Iron L 1.1 mg6%
Magnesium L 25 mg6%
Phosphorus L 176 mg14%
Potassium L 431 mg9%
Zinc L 0.93 mg8%
Copper L 0.27 mg30%
Manganese L 0.22 mg10%
Selenium L 32.3 µg59%
Iodine L 110 µg73%

% 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: 44%Carbohydrates: 4%Fat: 53%185kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 44%
  • Carbohydrates 4%
  • Fat 53%

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 B12215%Iodine73%Selenium59%Vitamin D42%Copper30%Niacin (B3)29%Vitamin E22%Vitamin B618%Phosphorus14%Riboflavin (B2)11%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein20.3 gin the top quarter of soups and sauces (median 17 g)
  • Fiber0.5 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.28 g)
  • Sugars1 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 0.9 g)
  • Fat10.9 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 10 g)
  • Saturated fat3 gabove the median for soups and sauces (median 2.7 g)
  • Sodium140 mgin the lowest quarter of soups and sauces (median 381 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal11 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water67 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0.018 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L21 µg
Other components (2)
Water L67 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
Sainsbury's
Barcode
00085939
Quantity
120g
Label serving
1 serving (120 g)
Category
Sardines in tomato sauce
Packaging
Can,Food can
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, Water, Tomato purée, 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 00085939. 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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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sardines in tomato sauce?

100 g of Sardines in tomato sauce has 185 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 120 g (120 g): about 222 kcal.

Is Sardines in tomato sauce high in protein?

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 20.3 g of protein per 100 g (41% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 24.4 g in serving, 1 serving, 120 g (120 g). About 44% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other soups and sauces, that is among the highest quarter (median 17 g).

How many carbs are in Sardines in tomato sauce?

Sardines in tomato sauce has 1.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.5 g of fiber and 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 in tomato sauce?

Sardines in tomato sauce contains 10.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3 g is saturated (15% 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 (215% DV), iodine (73% DV), selenium (59% DV), Vitamin D (42% DV) and copper (30% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Sardines in tomato sauce?

100 g contains 140 mg of sodium, 6% 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.