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Sardines, canned in oil: calories and nutrition facts

Values per 100 g (3.5 oz) of edible portion, according to the USDA.

canned208 cal per 100 g (3.5 oz)

Summary per 100 g

NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Calories208 cal310 cal15%
Total Fat11.5 g17.1 g22%
Saturated Fat1.5 g2.3 g11%
Trans Fatno data
Cholesterol142 mg212 mg71%
Sodium307 mg457 mg20%
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g0.0 g0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g0.0 g0%
Total Sugars0.0 g0.0 g
Protein24.6 g36.7 g73%
Vitamin D4.8 µg7.2 µg36%
Calcium382 mg569 mg44%
Iron2.9 mg4.4 mg24%
Potassium397 mg592 mg13%
Full nutrition table
Energy and water
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Calories208 cal310 cal15%
Energy (kJ)871 kJ1,298 kJ
Water59.6 %88.8 %
Macronutrients
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Total Fat11.5 g17.1 g22%
Total Carbohydrate0.0 g0.0 g0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g0.0 g0%
Total Sugars0.0 g0.0 g
Protein24.6 g36.7 g73%
Fats
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Saturated Fat1.5 g2.3 g11%
Trans Fatno data
Cholesterol142 mg212 mg71%
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g5.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat5.1 g7.7 g
Butyric acid (4:0)0.00 g0.00 g
Caproic acid (6:0)0.00 g0.00 g
Caprylic acid (8:0)0.00 g0.00 g
Capric acid (10:0)0.00 g0.00 g
Lauric acid (12:0)0.00 g0.00 g
Myristic acid (14:0)0.19 g0.29 g
Palmitic acid (16:0)0.99 g1.48 g
Stearic acid (18:0)0.34 g0.51 g
Palmitoleic acid (16:1)0.22 g0.33 g
Oleic acid (18:1)2.15 g3.20 g
Gadoleic acid (20:1)0.42 g0.63 g
Erucic acid (22:1)1.08 g1.61 g
Linoleic acid (18:2)3.54 g5.28 g
Linolenic acid (18:3)0.50 g0.74 g
Stearidonic acid (18:4)0.13 g0.19 g
Arachidonic acid (20:4)0.00 g0.00 g
EPA (20:5 n-3)0.47 g0.70 g
DPA (22:5 n-3)0.00 g0.00 g
DHA (22:6 n-3)0.51 g0.76 g
Minerals
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Sodium307 mg457 mg20%
Calcium382 mg569 mg44%
Iron2.9 mg4.4 mg24%
Potassium397 mg592 mg13%
Magnesium39 mg58 mg14%
Phosphorus490 mg730 mg58%
Zinc1.3 mg2.0 mg18%
Copper0.19 mg0.28 mg31%
Manganese0.11 mg0.16 mg7%
Selenium52.7 µg78.5 µg143%
Vitamins
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Vitamin D4.8 µg7.2 µg36%
Vitamin A (RAE)32 µg48 µg5%
Retinol32 µg48 µg
Vitamin C0.0 mg0.0 mg0%
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2.04 mg3.04 mg20%
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.6 µg3.9 µg3%
Thiamin (vitamin B1)0.08 mg0.12 mg10%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2)0.23 mg0.34 mg26%
Niacin (vitamin B3)5.2 mg7.8 mg49%
Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)0.64 mg0.96 mg19%
Vitamin B60.17 mg0.25 mg15%
Folate (DFE)10 µg15 µg4%
Vitamin B128.94 µg13.32 µg555%
Choline75 mg112 mg20%
Other
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per 1 cup, drained (149 g)% DV*
Ash3.38 g5.04 g
Alcohol (ethyl)0.0 g0.0 g
Caffeine0 mg0 mg

*DV = Daily Value, the FDA reference amount for adults (2,000 calories a day). It is not your personal need.

The USDA data has no value for this nutrient in Sardines, canned in oil.

Values are for the edible portion, without peel, bone or pit. The weight on your scale may include those parts.

Averages from analyzed samples and published sources. The food in front of you may vary.

Questions about Sardines, canned in oil

How many calories are in Sardines, canned in oil?

Sardines, canned in oil has 208 calories per 100 g (3.5 oz), according to the USDA. In 1 cup, drained (149 g), that is 310 calories.

Where do the values for Sardines, canned in oil come from?

From the USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy dataset (final release, April 2018). The values are averages compiled from laboratory analyses, published literature and calculations.

Do the values apply to the brand I buy?

Not necessarily. These are averages for generic foods. For packaged products, go by the label.

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Data source

USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (final release, April 2018). FDC ID 175139: “Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone”.

Data version: usdasr2018-b6d8398e.

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