How many calories are in sardines?
2 sardines (24 g) have 50 kcal and 5.9 g of protein. Per 100 g: 208 kcal.
Values for: canned in oil, drained (with bones)
2 sardines (24 g)
50kcal
100 g
208kcal
Nutrients per 100 g
- Protein
- 24.6 g
- Carbs
- 0 g
- Fat
- 11.5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
- Sugars
- 0 g
Is it a source of protein? Yes: 47% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “high protein” (at least 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
Canned sardines in oil, drained, with bones. USDA has no entry for fresh grilled sardines.
Servings and amounts
| Amount | kcal | Prot. | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 sardines (24 g) | 50 | 5.9 | 0 | 2.8 |
| 1 can (92 g drained) | 191 | 22.6 | 0 | 10.6 |
| 50 g | 104 | 12.3 | 0 | 5.8 |
| 100 g | 208 | 24.6 | 0 | 11.5 |
| 150 g | 312 | 36.9 | 0 | 17.3 |
| 200 g | 416 | 49.2 | 0 | 23 |
Household servings are the weights given by the same source; the rest is scaled from 100 g. Weigh something else and the app does the maths.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in sardines?
2 sardines (24 g) have 50 kcal and 5.9 g of protein. Per 100 g: 208 kcal. Values for: canned in oil, drained (with bones).
How much protein is in sardines?
2 sardines (24 g): 5.9 g of protein. Per 100 g, 24.6 g, with 0 g of carbs and 11.5 g of fat. Is it a source of protein? Yes: 47% of its calories come from protein, so it meets the EU labelling criterion for “high protein” (at least 20%; Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006).
What are the macros of sardines?
Per 100 g: 24.6 g of protein, 0 g of carbs (0 g of sugars), 11.5 g of fat and 0 g of fiber.
Are these values raw or cooked?
They are for sardine: canned in oil, drained (with bones). Cooking changes the weight (water is lost or absorbed), so always compare in the same state.
Are sardines fattening?
No single food makes you gain weight on its own: the day’s total does. 2 sardines (24 g): 50 kcal, 3% of the 2,000 kcal used as the reference on food labels.
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Source
USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry 175139
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