# Sardines, canned in water nutrition: 25 g protein per 100 g | Macro Friendly Meals

25 g protein per 100 g, 22.5 g per 1 can drained.

Updated 2026-10-23 - data v2026-10-23.1

USDA FoodData Central nutrition for Sardines, canned in water, per 100 g and per 1 can drained (90 g).

## Nutrition

|  | kcal | P | C | F |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Per 100 g | 199 | 25 | 0 | 11 |
| Per serving (1 can drained, 90 g) | 179 | 22.5 | 0 | 9.9 |

Protein per 100 kcal: 12.6 g.

## Real food (2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Classification: pass (CANNED_PLAIN). Cite: DGA p4.

Added sugar per serving: 0 g.

## Cost

Cost per serving: $1.00–$3.00.

Cost midpoint: $2.00.

Cost per 10 g protein: $0.89.

## Diet and scores

Keto, Low-carb, Carnivore, Paleo, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Real Food (based on the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines)

Scores are not on the finder list for this food.

Longevity: none noted.

## Recipes using this food

None yet.

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Nutrition values match USDA FoodData Central (estimate). Not medical advice.

USDA FDC ID: not yet linked.

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