Sardines by Sainsbury's

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Sardines

by Sainsbury's 90g in Sardines in oil Barcode 00183468
Nutri-Score
Very good nutritional quality
Processing (NOVA)
Unknown
Green-Score
d
Environmental impact estimate

Sardines by Sainsbury's provides 181 kcal per 100 g, with 0.5 g of sugars and 20.9 g of protein. That is 165% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is A. It is listed in the Sardines in oil category and comes in a 90g pack.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
10.5 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
3.1 g · Moderate
Sugars
0.5 g · Low
Salt
0.6 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 serving (90 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 181 kcal 163 kcal 233 −22%
Total fat 10.5 g 9.5 g 12% 16.1 −35%
Saturated fat 3.1 g 2.8 g 14% 3.4 −9%
Carbohydrates 0.8 g 0.7 g 0% 0.6 +36%
Total sugars 0.5 g 0.5 g 0.2 +165%
Dietary fiber 0.5 g 0.5 g 2% 0.2 +224%
Protein 20.9 g 18.8 g 38% 21.3
Salt 0.6 g 0.5 g 1.1 −50%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 398 Sardines in oil products on Foodmetria.

Compared with other sardines in oil

Calories lower 16%
Sugars higher 22%
Salt lower 13%
Saturated fat lower 47%
Protein top 66%
Fiber top 14%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Product details

Quantity
90g
Serving size
1 serving (90 g)
Sold in
United Kingdom
Barcode
00183468

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Sardines?

Sardines contains 181 kcal per 100 g and about 163 kcal per serving (1 serving (90 g)).

How much sugar is in Sardines?

Sardines has 0.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Sardines healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of A (A is best, E is worst). Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated August 3, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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