USDA-derived comparison

Sardines (canned) vs Trout

Sardines (canned) leads for Phosphorus, Selenium and Calcium; Trout answers with Vitamin D, Vitamin E and Vitamin B6.

Who each is for: Choose sardines (canned) for phosphorus and selenium. Choose trout for vitamin D and vitamin E.

Reviewed 20 July 2026. Generic food data per 100g; brands and preparation vary.

Sardines (canned)

Typical serving: 1 can (92g)

30/100

More phosphorusMore seleniumMore calciumMore iron
Full Sardines (canned) page

Trout

Typical serving: 1 fillet (130g)

28/100

More vitamin DMore vitamin EMore vitamin B6
Full Trout page

Side by side, per 100g

The stronger number is highlighted, honestly: higher wins for aim-for nutrients, lower wins for stay-under ones like saturated fat and sodium.

NutrientSardines (canned)Trout
Calories208 kcal168 kcal
Protein25 g24 g
Carbs0 g0 g
Fat12 g7 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Sat fat2 g2 g
Sodium307 mg61 mg
Potassium397 mg450 mg
Calcium382 mg30 mg
Iron2.9 mg0.4 mg
Magnesium39 mg30 mg
Zinc1.3 mg0.5 mg
Vitamin C0 mg3 mg
Vitamin D4.8 µg19 µg
Vitamin B128.9 µg4.1 µg
Folate10 µg12 µg

Servings differ: 1 can of sardines (canned) is about 92g, 1 fillet of trout about 130g. Scale accordingly before deciding anything on the 100g basis alone.

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