USDA-derived generic food data
What is the nutrition score of Sardines (canned)?
Per 100g, Sardines (canned) has a Daily Nutrient Contribution score of 30/100. Its strongest contributions are Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Selenium. Treat this as a fixed nutrient comparison, not a personal recommendation.
Reviewed 16 July 2026. USDA-derived values are estimates for a generic food and can vary with preparation and brand.
Daily Nutrient Contribution
30/100
14 nutrients provide at least 10% of the daily reference used for this comparison.
Nutrition facts
The same generic food data, shown per 100g and for 1 can (92g).
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per 1 can |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 208 kcal | 191 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g | 23 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 12 g | 11 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sat fat | 2 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 307 mg | 282 mg |
| Potassium | 397 mg | 365 mg |
| Calcium | 382 mg | 351 mg |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 2.7 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 36 mg |
| Zinc | 1.3 mg | 1.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 µg | 4.4 µg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.9 µg | 8.2 µg |
| Folate | 10 µg | 9 µg |
Where Sardines (canned) contributes most
These percentages are capped at 100% for the score calculation. They use a fixed adult reference and are not personalised targets.
Vitamin B12
100%
8.9 µg per 100g
Phosphorus
89%
490 mg per 100g
Selenium
70%
53 µg per 100g
Calcium
55%
382 mg per 100g
Sat fat
2 g per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Sodium
307 mg per 100g
Shown separately because the score focuses on positive daily nutrient contributions.
Source and limits
This page uses Nutrigate's USDA FoodData Central-derived generic-food table. It is useful for comparison, while the label on a branded product is more specific. Nutrition information is not medical advice.
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