Calories in Sardines

📏 Serving Size: 1 can drained (92.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 191.4
  • Total Fat 10.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.4 g
  • Cholesterol 130.6 mg
  • Sodium 282.4 mg
  • Potassium 365.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 22.7 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 99.4 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 8.2 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.2 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 177.6 IU
  • Vitamin E 1.9 mg
  • Calcium 351.4 mg
  • Copper 0.2 mg
  • Folate 9.2 µg
  • Iron 2.7 mg
  • Magnesium 35.9 mg
  • Manganese 0.1 mg
  • Niacin 4.8 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.6 mg
  • Phosphorus 450.8 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.2 mg
  • Thiamin 0.1 mg
  • Zinc 1.2 mg

Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 191.4 calories per serving (1 can drained (92.0g)), Sardines is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. The majority of its calories come from fat (10.5g, 51.1% of calories), including 1.4g of saturated fat. With 22.7g of protein per serving (45% DV), it's an excellent source of protein for muscle maintenance and recovery.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Zero Carb ✅ High Protein

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, Atlantic, Canned in Oil, Drained with Bones.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Sardines. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

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📊 % 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
Calories191.4 kcal9.6%
Total Fat10.5 g14%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Cholesterol130.6 mg44%
Sodium282.4 mg12%
Protein22.7 g45% ✅
Vitamin A99.4 IU2%
Vitamin D177.6 IU22% ✅
Vitamin E1.9 mg13%
Thiamin (B-1)0.07 mg6%
Riboflavin (B-2)0.21 mg16%
Niacin (B-3)4.8 mg30% ✅
Pantothenic Acid (B-5)0.59 mg12%
Vitamin B-60.15 mg9%
Folate9.2 µg2%
Vitamin B-128.22 µg343% ⭐
Calcium351.4 mg27% ✅
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium365.2 mg8%
Magnesium35.9 mg9%
Phosphorus450.8 mg36% ✅
Zinc1.2 mg11%
Copper0.17 mg19%
Manganese0.10 mg4%
Selenium48.5 µg88% ✅

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ✅ marks ≥20% DV (FDA "good source" threshold); ⭐ marks ≥100% DV (a full day's value).

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Sardines accounts for 9.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 51.1% of the calories.

Fat 51.1%
Protein 48.9%
Fat 51.1% Protein 48.9%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 191.4 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 14.5 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 33.0 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 20.9 min
HIIT 17.7 min
Lacrosse 17.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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