Sardines (canned, in oil) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Sardines (canned, in oil) consist of 14% fat, 24% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 55% water. With 222 of calories per 100g Sardines (canned, in oil) are 112% higher than other foods in Fish products and fish dishes. In total 57% of the calories in Sardines (canned, in oil) are from fat, 43% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 25g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in zinc Covers 0.1% of Zinc RDA per portion
  • High in magnesium Covers 0.0% of Magnesium RDA per portion
  • High in potassium Covers 0.0% of Potassium RDA per portion

Can you eat Sardines (canned, in oil) for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 25g, Sardines (canned, in oil) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Sardines (canned, in oil) contain no Fructose, are Gluten free and have no Lactose.

Sardines (canned, in oil): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g
Sardines (canned, in oil)
avg Fish products and fish dishes[1]
Calories (kcal) 222.0 197.5
Fat (g) 14.0 12.7
Protein (g) 24.0 17.5
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 3.4
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 3.4
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 3.4
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.2
Sodium (mg) 365.0 968.1
Water (g) 55.0 62.3
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (25g) of Sardines (canned, in oil) contain:

  • 55.5 Calories
  • 3.5g of Fat
  • 6.0g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 91.3mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 12.5mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.0% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.8mg of Zinc - 0.1% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.5mg of Iron - 0.0% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 97.5mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • No Vitamin C
  • 0.1mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Sardines (canned, in oil)?

Vitamins
per 100g
Sardine (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 0.0 1.9
Vitamin E (mg) 8.9 2.7
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.0 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.3 0.2
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.2 0.3
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 8.0 10.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 0.2 3.6
Retinol (μg) 50.0 92.9
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Are Sardines (canned, in oil) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (25g) for Sardine (canned, in oil) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Sardines (canned, in oil)

Minerals
per 100g
Sardine (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 50.0 30.0
Zinc (mg) 3.0 0.8
Sodium (mg) 365.0 968.1
Calcium (mg) 330.0 111.4
Iron (mg) 1.9 1.0
Potassium (mg) 390.0 264.8
Phosphorus (mg) 430.0 219.0
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Are Sardines (canned, in oil) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Sardines (canned, in oil) we looked at the portion size (25g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Sardines (canned, in oil)

0.0% of Sardines (canned, in oil) are carbs, per serving of 25g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g
Sardine (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.4
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 2.9
Total carbs (g) 0.0 3.4
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Sardines (canned, in oil)?

The Glycemic Index of Sardines (canned, in oil) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Sardines (canned, in oil)

  • are Gluten free
  • have no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Sardines (canned, in oil)

Of the 14.0g total fat per 100g in Sardines (canned, in oil), 2.3g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 3.5g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 5.8g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 140.0mg.