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Sardines — Canned in oil, drainedA
Seafood · #6 of 28

Sardines

Canned in oil, drained · Fish & Seafood

63/100A tier
Calories208
Protein24.6g
Fiber0g
Sodium307mg
Sugar—g

Graded A — 63 out of 100, #6 of 28 seafood. Protein quality (DIAAS) carries the score (87/100); omega-3 drags it down (45/100).

The short version: Bones, skin, omega-3s, B12 — the whole fish is the supplement.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100g
Calories208
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.5g15%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 142mg47%
Sodium 307mg13%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Protein 24.6g49%
Vitamin B12 8.9mcg371%
Selenium 52.7mcg96%
Niacin 5mg31%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 63

Protein quality (DIAAS) ×1587
Clean label ×1587
Micronutrients ×2563
Protein ×2547
Omega-3 ×2045

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#6 of 28 in Seafood. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Sardines healthy?

It grades A — 63 out of 100, #6 of 28 seafood in our system. Bones, skin, omega-3s, B12 — the whole fish is the supplement.

How many calories are in Sardines?

208 calories per 100g. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Sardines calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.