Calories in Portuguese Sardines

📏 Serving Size: 0.5 cup (55.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 129.8
  • Total Fat 7.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.0 g
  • Cholesterol 11.0 mg
  • Sodium 275.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.0 g
  • Sugars 0.0 g
  • Protein 14.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 40.2 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 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

Portuguese Sardines contains 129.8 calories per serving (0.5 cup (55.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. The majority of its calories come from fat (7.0g, 53% of calories), including 2.0g of saturated fat. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ Zero Carb

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, Olive Oil, Salt

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

✅ Clean Ingredients

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

📊 % Daily Value

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

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories129.8 kcal6.5%
Total Fat7.0 g9%
Saturated Fat2.0 g10%
Cholesterol11.0 mg4%
Sodium275.0 mg12%
Protein14.0 g28%
Calcium40.2 mg3%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* 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

Portuguese Sardines accounts for 6.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from fat. Fat makes up 53% of the calories.

Fat 53%
Protein 47%
Fat 53% Protein 47%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 129.8 calories in Portuguese Sardines? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 9.8 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 22.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 14.2 min
HIIT 12.0 min
Football 20.1 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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