Calories in 3 Oz of Canned Sardines
3 oz of canned sardines (85 g) has 177 calories. That is 9% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 21 g of protein, 9.7 g of fat and 0 g of carbohydrates, a split of 49% protein, 51% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of canned sardines has 118 and 4 oz of canned sardines has 236 calories. Burning 177 calories takes about 32 minutes of brisk walking or 14 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Sardines calories by serving size
Common amounts of canned sardines with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5g | 5 g | 10 | 1.2 g | 0.6 g | 0 g |
| 1 canned sardine | 12 g | 25 | 3 g | 1.4 g | 0 g |
| 2 canned sardines | 24 g | 50 | 5.9 g | 2.7 g | 0 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 59 | 7 g | 3.2 g | 0 g |
| 1 standard can | 75 g | 156 | 18 g | 8.6 g | 0 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 177 | 21 g | 9.7 g | 0 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 208 | 25 g | 11 g | 0 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 236 | 28 g | 13 g | 0 g |
| 2 standard cans | 150 g | 312 | 37 g | 17 g | 0 g |
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Canned Sardines: common questions
How many calories are in 3 oz of canned sardines?
3 oz of canned sardines weighs about 85 g and has 177 calories.
How much protein is in 3 oz of canned sardines?
3 oz of canned sardines has 21 g of protein, which is 42% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 3 oz of canned sardines?
3 oz of canned sardines has 0 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much canned sardines is 100 calories?
100 calories of canned sardines is 48 g, about 4 canned sardines.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706293. Original description: Fish, sardines, canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.