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Nutrition Facts
Amino Acids
Protein, Fat and Carbohydrate %
Key Nutrients (% Daily Value)
Macronutrients and Vitamins in "Canned Sardines"
| Food Name: Canned Sardines | |
| Food Group: Fish | |
| Macronutrients | |
| Calories (kcal): 208 | Total Fat (g): 11 |
| Protein (g): 25 | Water (g): 60 |
| Fats | |
| Saturated Fat (g): 2 | Cholesterol (mg): 142 |
| Monounsaturated Fat (mg): 3869 | Polyunsaturated Fat (mg): 5148 |
| Omega-3 (mg): 1107 | Omega-6 (mg): 3543 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (mg): 473 | DHA (22:6 n-3) (mg): 509 |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A (IU): 108 | Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 32 |
| Vitamin D (mcg): 5 | Vitamin D (IU): 193 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 | Vitamin E (mg): 2 |
| Vitamin K (mcg): 3 | Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 |
| Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 | Folate/B9 (mcg): 10 |
| Food Folate (mcg): 10 | Folate DFE (mcg): 10 |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium (mg): 382 | Iron (mg): 3 |
| Magnesium (mg): 39 | Phosphorus (mg): 490 |
| Potassium (mg): 397 | Sodium (mg): 307 |
| Zinc (mg): 1 | Selenium (mcg): 53 |
| Amino Acids | |
| Tryptophan (mg): 276 | Threonine (mg): 1079 |
| Isoleucine (mg): 1134 | Leucine (mg): 2001 |
| Lysine (mg): 2260 | Methionine (mg): 729 |
| Cystine (mg): 264 | Phenylalanine (mg): 961 |
| Tyrosine (mg): 831 | Valine (mg): 1268 |
| Arginine (mg): 1473 | Histidine (mg): 725 |
| Alanine (mg): 1489 | Aspartic Acid (mg): 2520 |
| Glutamic Acid (mg): 3674 | Glycine (mg): 1181 |
| Proline (mg): 870 | Serine (mg): 1004 |
| Other Compounds | |
| Choline (mg): 75 | Retinol (mcg): 32 |
| PRAL Score: 16 | |
Key Nutrition Facts about Canned Sardines
FAQ's
What are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat contents in 100 grams of 'Canned Sardines'?
100 grams of 'Canned Sardines' contains approximately following amounts of protein, carbohydrates, and fat:
Protein – 25g (around 50% of daily requirement),
Carbohydrates – 0g (around 0% of daily requirement),
Fat – 11g (around 14% of daily requirement).
It is typically higher in Protein while lower in Carbohydrates, making it more suitable for diets that are high-protein and also suitable for those requiring low Carbohydrates intake.
How many calories are in 100 grams of 'Canned Sardines'?
A 100-gram serving of 'Canned Sardines' provides around 208 kcal of energy. The majority of the calories come from protein, based on its macronutrient composition. This contributes approximately 10% of an average 2000 kcal daily diet, making it a moderate-calorie food choice.
Is 'Canned Sardines' mainly a source of protein, carbohydrates, or fat?
In 100g, 'Canned Sardines' is mainly a source of protein. It contains 25g protein, 0g carbs, and 11g fat, making it suitable for diets focused on protein.
Does 'Canned Sardines' contain calcium, potassium, iron, and other essential minerals?
'Canned Sardines' is a good source of the following minerals per 100g:
Calcium (mg): 382 mg (29% DV),
Phosphorus (mg): 490 mg (39% DV),
Selenium (mcg): 53 mcg (96% DV).
It is also an average source of:
Iron (mg): 3 mg (17% DV).
'Canned Sardines' contains low amounts of the following minerals per 100g:
Potassium (mg): 397 mg (8% DV),
Magnesium (mg): 39 mg (9% DV),
Zinc (mg): 1 mg (9% DV),
Sodium (mg): 307 mg (13% DV).
Which vitamins are present in Canned Sardines in significant amounts?
'Canned Sardines' is a good source of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin D (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Vitamin D3 (mcg): 5 mcg (25% DV),
Niacin/B3 (mg): 5 mg (31% DV),
Vitamin B12 (mcg): 9 mcg (375% DV).
It provides an average amount of:
Vitamin D (IU): 193 IU (24% DV),
Pantothenic Acid/B5 (mg): 1 mg (20% DV).
'Canned Sardines' contains small to moderate amounts of the following vitamins per 100g:
Vitamin A (RAE) (mcg): 32 mcg (4% DV),
Vitamin A (IU): 108 IU (4% DV),
Vitamin E (mg): 2 mg (13% DV),
Vitamin K (mcg): 3 mcg (3% DV),
Folate/B9 (mcg): 10 mcg (3% DV),
Food Folate (mcg): 10 mcg (3% DV),
Folate DFE (mcg): 10 mcg (3% DV).
Which nutrients in 'Canned Sardines' may be harmful if consumed in excess?
It also contains moderate levels of:
Cholesterol (mg): 142 mg (47% of max recommended).