Calories in Sardines

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

With 150.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (106.0g)), Sardines is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (10.0g, 58.4% of calories), including 1.5g of saturated fat. It provides a noteworthy 399.6mg of calcium (31% DV), contributing to bone and dental health.

Diet & Nutrition Tags

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Ingredients

Sardines, Water, Soybean Oil, Smoke Flavor, Vegetable Broth (peas, Carrots), Sugar, Salt, Guar Gum.

Ingredient Analysis

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list provided in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Sardines contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	150.5 kcal	7.5%
Total Fat	10.0 g	13%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
Cholesterol	75.3 mg	25%
Sodium	369.9 mg	16%
Protein	16.0 g	32% ✅
Vitamin D	238.5 IU	30%
Calcium	399.6 mg	31%
Iron	1.1 mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Calorie Analysis

Sardines accounts for 7.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 58.4% of the calories.

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 150.5 calories in Sardines? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise	Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile	11.4 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile	26.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity)	16.5 min
HIIT	13.9 min
Stationary Bike (Low Intensity)	20.3 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.

Other Food Calorie Information

• Calories In Tome Sardines, Sardines in Olive Oil, Pickle
• Calories In Wild Sardines in Marinara Sauce, Wild Sardines
• Calories In Wild Sardines Skinless & Boneless Fillets in Water, Wild Sardines
• Calories In Skinless & Boneless Wild Sardines Fillets in Water, Wild Sardines
• Calories In Tome Sardines, Sardines in Olive Oil, Pickle, Pickle
• Calories In Sardines Wild Caught in Tomato Sauce, Sardines

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