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Calories in sardines in oil

A usual serving, 1 can (90 g), has about 185 kcal; 100 g ≈ 208 kcal.

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 208 25 g 11 g 0 g 0 g
1 can 90 g 187 22 g 10 g 0 g 0 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 can 90 g 187 22 g 10 g 0 g
Half a can 45 g 94 11 g 5.1 g 0 g

How it fits into a day

A can of sardines in oil, about 90 g drained, has about 185 kcal and 22 g protein. The oil in the can isn't counted; if you mop it up with bread, add it. The calories come mainly from protein (about 50%) and fat (about 50%).

A usual serving (1 can) is about 9% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • Drain the oil well: less fat, same flavour.
  • Sardines in their own juice or tomato sauce have fewer calories than those in oil.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a can of sardines?

About 185 kcal in 90 g, with 22 g protein and 10 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of sardines in oil?

About 208 kcal per 100 g: 25 g protein and 11 g fat.

How much protein is in sardines?

About 25 g per 100 g drained, or about 22 g in a can.

See also

Full table: Fish and seafood