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How many calories in
sardines?

At 208 calories per 100g, sardines delivers 25g of protein and 11g of fat. Macros are balanced relative to other protein sources. A typical 4 oz portion lands around 235 calories.

208
kcal · 100g
25g
Protein
0g
Carbs
11g
Fat
Servings

Common serving sizes.

Calories scale with portion. Here's how a typical sardines serving translates in your tracker:

Serving
Calories
Protein
3 oz (85g)
177 kcal
21.3g
4 oz (113g)
235 kcal
28.2g
1 cup (~150g)
312 kcal
37.5g
In your day

What 208 calories means.

Protein-dense — 12 g of protein per 100 kcal makes sardines an efficient choice for hitting a protein target while managing calories.

Share of a 2,000-kcal day
10%
per 100g · 12g protein per 100 kcal
Time to burn it off
🚶 Walking39 min
🏃 Running20 min
🚴 Cycling23 min
Estimated for a 70 kg / 154 lb adult
Comparison

Sardines vs. similar foods.

How sardines stacks up on calories and protein against foods people commonly compare it to:

Food
Calories
Protein / 100 kcal
Sardines
208 kcal / 100g
12g
208 kcal / 100g
9.6g
209 kcal / 100g (boneless, skinless)
12.4g
206 kcal / 100g
13.6g
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FAQ

Quick answers.

How many calories in sardines?

Sardines has approximately 208 calories per 100g. A typical serving — 3 oz (85g) — comes in at 177 calories.

How much protein is in sardines?

25g of protein per 100g. That puts sardines at roughly 12.0g of protein per 100 calories — a useful lens when comparing to other protein sources.

How do I log sardines accurately?

The simplest method: weigh it on a kitchen scale, then enter grams in your tracker. With Spotwell, you can skip the scale — point the camera at the plate and the AI estimates the portion in a few seconds. Adjust the value if it looks off.

Is sardines good for weight loss?

It depends on your overall calorie target. Sardines sits in a moderate calorie range. It can fit any goal — weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain — when portioned to your daily target.