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⚡High Potassium

💪High Protein

Sardines (canned, in water) Calories

Sardines (canned, in water)

CALORIES

97kcal

0low

POTASSIUM

397mg

FIBER

Sardines (canned, in water) Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 0%

Protein

21.7g

· 87%

Fat

1.5g

· 13%

Fiber

Sardines (canned, in water) Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

Vitamin D

193µg · 965% DV

B12

8.9µg · 371% DV

5.2mg · 33% DV

0.23mg · 18% DV

Minerals

Selenium

52µg · 95% DV

Phosphorus

490mg · 70% DV

Calcium

382mg · 38% DV

Iodine

35µg · 23% DV

Sardines (canned, in water) Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

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

Is Sardines (canned, in water) 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 Sardines (canned, in water) 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 Sardines (canned, in water) 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

Sardines (canned, in water) Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.4g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.5g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.7g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.1:1

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

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Sardines (canned, in water) — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories and how much protein are in canned sardines in water?

Canned sardines in water provide 97 calories and 21.7 g of protein per 100 g. They contain 0 g of carbohydrates.

Are canned sardines in water suitable for a keto diet?

Yes. With 0 g of carbohydrates and a glycemic index of 0, canned sardines in water fit keto and ketovore diets. They are not suitable for people with a fish allergy.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.