Sardines, flesh only, raw

Sardines are oily fish. These figures describe raw sardine flesh only, based on frozen and chilled samples, rather than canned sardines or fish eaten with their bones. They mainly provide protein and fat, along with vitamins and minerals. Per 100g, the flesh contains 20g of protein, 6.1g of fat, 4µg of vitamin D and 8.3µg of vitamin B12.

Protein supports the growth and repair of body tissues. Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium, while vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation. Calcium content differs between flesh-only sardines and those eaten with their bones. Preparation and added ingredients can also change the nutritional content. Full figures are in the tables below.