1 serving (medium) of Drained sardines (90 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 208 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 22.1 g of protein, 10.4 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 8 µg of B12 covers 334% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Drained sardines Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

208

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0% DV

Protein

24.6g

· 49% DV

Fat

11.5g

· 15% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 49% · Fat 51%

Drained sardines Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

8.9µg · 371% DV

5.2mg · 33% DV

Vitamin D

4.8µg · 24% DV

0.23mg · 18% DV

Minerals

Selenium

52.7µg · 96% DV

Phosphorus

490mg · 70% DV

Calcium

382mg · 38% DV

Iodine

35µg · 23% DV

How Nutritious Is Drained sardines?

Nutrient density

Very high

88/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

49/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Drained sardines Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Drained sardines

To burn the 208 calories in 100 g:

🚶

51min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

21min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

28min

Cycling

🏊

24min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Drained sardines Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Drained sardines Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish yes

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Drained sardines Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Drained sardines Fat Profile

SATURATED

2.7g

MONOUNSATURATED

3.9g

POLYUNSATURATED

2.1g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Drained sardines

How many calories and how much protein are in drained sardines?

Drained sardines provide 208 calories and 24.6 g of protein per 100 g. They contain 0 g of carbohydrates.

Are drained sardines suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, drained sardines are keto-friendly. They contain 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g and have a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: September 23, 2026