Pilchards vs Sardines au naturel
Overall, Sardines au naturel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 6 of our comparison points versus 3.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Pilchards | Sardines au naturel |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | b | a |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 132 kcal | 166 kcal |
| Fat | 6.9 g | 8.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 3.1 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g | 0 g |
| Salt | 1 g | 0.4 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g | — |
| Protein | 13.2 g | 22 g |
| Additives | 1 | 0 |
| Allergens | Fish | Fish |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Pilchards has 20% fewer calories (132 kcal vs 166 kcal).
- Pilchards has 21% less fat (6.9 g vs 8.7 g).
- Pilchards has 19% less saturated fat (2.5 g vs 3.1 g).
- Sardines au naturel has no sugar, while Pilchards has 1.6 g.
- Sardines au naturel has 57% less salt (0.4 g vs 1 g).
- Sardines au naturel has 40% more protein (22 g vs 13.2 g).
- Sardines au naturel has the better Nutri-Score.
- Sardines au naturel is less processed (lower NOVA group).
Ingredients
Pilchards
Atlantic pilchards (Sardina Pilchardus) (Fish) (65%), Tomato sauce (34%) (Water, Tomato concentrate, Corn starch, Guar gum, Salt), Salt.
Sardines au naturel
sardines, water, zout
FAQ
Which is healthier: Pilchards or Sardines au naturel?
Overall, Sardines au naturel has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Pilchards has fewer calories: 132 kcal versus 166 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Sardines au naturel has less sugar: 0 g versus 1.6 g per 100 g.