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Canned sardines nutrition: calories, protein and portion sizes
In this Fineli Release 20.0 reference, 100 g provides about 208 kcal and 20 g protein. Reference food and preparation: canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products. Match the edible weight and preparation below, or use the current label for your own product.
Quick answer
An example 90 g edible portion of canned sardines (canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products) supplies about 187 kcal, 18 g protein and 0 g fiber. This is a scaled food-composition estimate, not a recommended serving size.
Canned sardines: nutrition per 100 g and example portion
Reference preparation: canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products. The exact source name is “Sardine, average, in oil and tomato sauce” (Fineli food 831). Available carbohydrate excludes fiber and is not the same measure as US Total Carbohydrate.
Values are rounded after scaling. A small reported amount may round below 0.1 g; a missing value is marked Not available rather than treated as zero. This selected extract does not include sugar, sodium or micronutrient amounts; the full Fineli database contains information beyond these tables.
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| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 90 g example |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 208 kcal | 187 kcal |
| Protein | 20 g | 18 g |
| Available carbohydrate (excludes fiber) | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 14.3 g | 12.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.6 g | 2.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
How to weigh canned sardines
This Fineli entry is an average across sardines in oil and tomato sauce, so it is less specific than a can's own label. Check whether you eat the packing medium and match the label's drained or as-sold basis. Do not assume all oil has been removed.
Calculate your own canned sardines portion
For the 90 g example, multiply the source amounts by 90 ÷ 100 = 0.9. The unrounded energy calculation is 207.7 × 0.9 = 186.93 kcal, displayed as approximately 187 kcal. Use the same factor for protein, available carbohydrate, fat and fiber.
For another amount, replace 90 with your own edible weight. Keep the preparation as canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products; if your food is prepared differently, choose a matching reference or calculate its recipe instead.
How preparation changes the estimate
Use a product-specific entry when possible, especially when comparing oil-packed and water-packed fish. Edible bones and sauces can affect nutrients outside this table's scope. This profile does not infer calcium or omega-3 values from the can's appearance.
Meal ideas using canned sardines
Use these combinations as menu ideas and adjust the amounts to your appetite and preferences. Each added ingredient belongs in the complete meal estimate.
- Serve sardines with rye bread and tomatoes, recording any retained oil.
- Mix sardines into a white-bean salad and account for the dressing.
Compare other fish and seafood
The following are separate reference foods, shown per 100 g for orientation. Check the preparation column: dry, raw and cooked values are not interchangeable, and equal gram weights are not necessarily equivalent portions.
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| Food | Reference preparation | Energy / 100 g | Protein / 100 g | Fiber / 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | boiled shrimp without salt | 73 kcal | 16 g | 0 g |
| Canned blue mussels | blue mussels, canned in water | 81 kcal | 15.6 g | 0 g |
| Salted herring | salted herring | 160 kcal | 13.2 g | 0 g |
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- Salted herring nutrition: calories, protein and portion sizesHerring (salted): about 160 kcal and 13.2 g protein per 100 g. See portion calculations, preparation notes and the exact Fineli source.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in 90 g of canned sardines?
This canned sardines, average of oil and tomato-sauce products reference supplies about 187 kcal per 90 g edible portion. Match the preparation state and check a package label when available.
Does the preparation of canned sardines matter?
Use a product-specific entry when possible, especially when comparing oil-packed and water-packed fish. Edible bones and sauces can affect nutrients outside this table's scope. This profile does not infer calcium or omega-3 values from the can's appearance.
How do I calculate a different portion?
Multiply each per-100 g nutrient amount by your edible serving weight divided by 100. Match raw, dry, cooked or drained weight to the reference and include sauces or cooking additions separately.
Sources and method
- Fineli food 831: Sardine, average, in oil and tomato sauce
Exact source record (Finnish interface). Values use the committed Release 20.0 extract, not a live query; a current record or a product label may differ.
- Fineli — National Food Composition Database in Finland (THL)
Release 20.0, accessed May 9, 2026. CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Selected records are scaled to example portions and rounded; available carbohydrate excludes fiber. Source values describe representative foods, not a laboratory measurement of your meal.
- Fineli food 32202: Shrimp, boiled, without salt
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 834: Mussel in water, canned
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
- Fineli food 803: Herring, salted
Exact record used in the comparison table; match the preparation shown in that row.
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Fineli data license. THL source values have been selected, scaled to example portions and rounded for this page. Editorial meal ideas and preparation explanations are Saura additions.