Sardines, canned in brine, drained
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Sardines are small oily fish. The figures here are for sardines canned in brine and drained before eating. They mainly provide protein and fat, along with several vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, they contain 22g of protein, 9.1g of fat, 679mg of calcium and 0.92g of salt.
Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues, while calcium helps maintain bones and teeth and supports normal muscle function. Canned sardines commonly contain soft, edible bones, which contribute to their calcium content. Their salt content is worth noting for people monitoring salt intake, even after draining. Full nutritional figures are in the tables below.
Nutrition per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
Energy | 170 kcal |
Energy | 712 kJ |
Fat | 9.1g |
of which saturates | 2.6g |
Carbohydrate | 0g |
of which sugars | 0g |
0g | |
22g | |
Salt | 0.92g |
Water | 66g |
Cholesterol | 66mg |
Vitamins and minerals per 100g
Nutrient | Per 100g |
|---|---|
10µg | |
3.3µg | |
0.24mg | |
Trace | |
0.01mg | |
0.22mg | |
5.5mg | |
0.07mg | |
11µg | |
4µg | |
679mg | |
2.7mg | |
42mg | |
545mg | |
287mg | |
Sodium | 368mg |
2.2mg | |
0.13mg | |
41µg | |
26µg |
Other types of sardines
Food | Calories per 100g | Protein per 100g | Fat per 100g | Fibre per 100g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
220 kcal | 23g | 14g | 0g | |
220 kcal | 23g | 14g | 0g | |
175 kcal | 19g | 11g | Trace | |
172 kcal | 25g | 7.8g | 0g | |
108 kcal | 16g | 4.9g | 0g | |
134 kcal | 20g | 6.1g | 0g |
About these figures
Values are per 100g of the food as described (6 samples, 5 products). "Trace" means only a very small amount was found. Nutrients that were not measured are not shown. Salt is calculated from sodium.