Calories in Sardines, canned
Per 1 tin, 92 g
Sardines, canned have 191 calories per 1 tin, 92 g. That is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 22.7 g of protein, 0.0 g of carbohydrate, 10.5 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 g, that works out at 208 calories and 24.7 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, they qualify as high in protein. Eaten with the bones, they are one of the few non-dairy sources of calcium worth counting.
Calories and macros
| Per 1 tin, 92 g | Serving | Per 100 g | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 kcal | 208 kcal | 10% |
| Protein | 22.7 g | 24.7 g | 45% |
| Carbohydrate | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fat | 10.5 g | 11.4 g | 15% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about sardines, canned
How many calories are in sardines, canned?
Sardines, canned have 191 calories per 1 tin, 92 g, which is about 10% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 g of sardines, canned?
100 g of sardines, canned contains 208 calories.
How much protein is in sardines, canned?
One serving of 1 tin, 92 g provides 22.7 g of protein — 24.7 g per 100 g, or 45% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in sardines, canned?
One serving of 1 tin, 92 g contains 0.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What are sardines, canned a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, sardines, canned qualify as high in protein. At least 20% of its calories come from protein.