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Sardines (canned, drained)

Soft bones inside make it one of the few real-food calcium plays.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g208 kcal 24.6 g0.0 g 0.0 g11.4 g
Per 100 kcal— 11.8 g0.0 g 0.0 g5.5 g
One can · 92 g191 kcal22.7 g0.0 g0.0 g10.5 g

Where the calories come from

protein 49%fat 51%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars0.0 g
Saturated fat1.5 g
Sodium307 mg · 13% DV
Potassium397 mg · 8% DV
Calcium382 mg · 29% DV
Iron3 mg · 16% DV
Magnesium39 mg · 9% DV
Vitamin C0.0 mg · 0% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)32 mcg · 4% DV
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2.0 mg · 14% DV
Folate (DFE)10 mcg · 2% DV
Choline75.0 mg · 14% DV
Vitamin B60.17 mg · 10% DV
Phosphorus490 mg · 39% DV
Copper0.19 mg · 21% DV
Potassium : sodium1.3 : 1
Linoleic acid (omega-6)3.5 g · 30% of the 12 g AI
Protein23 g · 45% DVFiber0.0 g · 0% DVPotassium365 mg · 8% DVCalcium351 mg · 27% DVIron2.7 mg · 15% DVMagnesium36 mg · 9% DVSodium282 mg · 12% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central., entry 175139 Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

122 gfor 30 g protein
253 kcalthose grams cost
0.0 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsSardines
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliSardines
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastSardines

Rank within meat, fish & dairy

Cod24.3 gShrimp24.2 gCanned tuna22.0 gCrab21.5 gLobster21.3 gEgg white21.0 gTurkey breast20.5 gTilapia20.4 gHalibut20.3 gChicken breast18.8 gScallops18.5 gSardines11.8 g#28 of 62 in Meat, fish & dairy · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Sardines0.0 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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