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Omega-3-rich fish spread with good protein
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Sardine pâté (20 g) has 49 calories. That works out to 245 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.6 g of carbs, 3.4 g of protein, 3.7 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1.6 µg of B12 covers 66% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 20 g
49
KCAL / 20G
Carbs
0.6g
· 0% DV
Protein
3.4g
· 7% DV
Fat
3.7g
· 5% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 5% · Protein 28% · Fat 67%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 49 kcal | |
| Total fat | 3.7 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat | 0.82 g | 4% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 124 mg | 5% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.6 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 3.4 g | 7% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 20 g | 49 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (medium) | 10 g | 25 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 30 g | 74 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 40 g | 98 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 60 g | 147 kcal |
| 1 piece (whole) | 75 g | 184 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 90 g | 221 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 245 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 220 g | 539 kcal |
Calculated from 245 calories per 100 g.
Sardine pâté is a spread made by blending sardine meat with ingredients such as oil, seasonings, or lemon. Packaged versions vary in texture and ingredients, so it is not necessarily just mashed sardines.
Sardine pâté is usually spread on toast, bread, or crackers, and can also be served with raw vegetables. A squeeze of lemon or fresh herbs adds brightness without needing to cook it.
To make sardine pâté, blend cooked sardine meat with a little oil, lemon juice, and seasonings until spreadable. Remove any bones first, then adjust the texture with more oil or another suitable ingredient.
Sardine pâté pairs well with toasted bread, crackers, cucumber, radishes, and crisp salad leaves. Lemon, capers, or fresh herbs complement its savory fish flavor; serve them alongside rather than mixing in more salt.
Opened sardine pâté should be kept covered in the refrigerator and used within the time stated on its package. Use a clean utensil each time, and discard it if its smell or appearance changes.
Yes, sardine pâté can be frozen in an airtight container, though its texture may become grainy or separate after thawing. Defrost it in the refrigerator, stir it well, and do not refreeze it.
Yes, canned sardines work well for homemade sardine pâté. Drain them first, remove any bones if you prefer a smoother spread, then blend with lemon and seasonings; add oil gradually because canned sardines may already be oily.
Ready-to-eat sardine pâté does not need cooking. Homemade pâté should be made with sardines that have already been safely cooked; chilling the finished spread helps it firm up but does not cook it.
Sardine pâté provides protein and omega-3 fats, but packaged recipes can also contain substantial oil or salt. It can fit into a varied diet; check the product details if you are limiting sodium.
Cold, refrigerated sardine pâté is generally avoided during pregnancy because chilled pâtés can carry a listeria risk. Ask your healthcare professional about the specific product, and choose thoroughly cooked fish if you want sardines.
Vitamins
B12
1.58µg · 66% DV
B3
0.96mg · 6% DV
Vitamin D
0.92µg · 5% DV
B2
0.04mg · 3% DV
Minerals
Selenium
6.8µg · 12% DV
Phosphorus
52mg · 7% DV
Sodium
124mg · 5% DV
Iodine
6.8µg · 5% DV
Potassium ⭐
58mg · 2% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Sardine pâté is a spread made by mashing sardines, often with oil and seasonings, until smooth. Versions appear in coastal food traditions, including around the Mediterranean, and recipes vary from simply seasoned fish to richer, more finely blended spreads.
Serve it on toast or crackers as a snack, starter or light lunch; lemon, herbs and crisp vegetables balance its savoury, distinctly fishy taste. It also works on a sandwich or as part of a sharing board. Sardine pâté provides protein and omega-3 fats, though it can be rich, so a modest layer with salad makes a lighter meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0.82g
MONOUNSATURATED
1.46g
POLYUNSATURATED
0.68g
Omega 6:3 ratio 0.6:1
Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.