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Sardine 

Sardines, or pilchards, are common names used to refer to various small, oily fish. The term sardine was first used in English during the early 15th century and may come from the Mediterranean island of Sardinia, around which sardines were once abundant.

The terms sardine and pilchard are not precise, and what is meant depends on the region. The United Kingdom's Sea Fish Industry Authority, for example, classifies sardines as young pilchards. One criterion suggests fish shorter in length than 6 inches are sardines, and larger ones pilchards.

As food:
Sardines are commonly consumed by humans. Fresh sardines are often grilled, pickled or smoked, or preserved in cans.

Nutrition:
Sardines are rich in vitamins and minerals. A small serving of sardines once a day can provide 13 percent of vitamin B2; roughly one-quarter of niacin; and about 150 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin B12. All B vitamins help to support proper nervous system function and are used for energy metabolism, or converting food into energy. Also, sardines are high in the major minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, potassium, and some trace minerals including iron and selenium. Sardines are also a natural source of marine omega-3 fatty acids, which reduce the occurrence of cardiovascular disease. Recent studies suggest that regular consumption of omega-3 fatty acids reduces the likelihood of developing Alzheimer's disease. These fatty acids can also lower blood sugar levels. They are also a good source of vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12, and protein.

Because they are low in the food chain sardines are very low in contaminants such as mercury, relative to other fish commonly eaten by humans.


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Nutrition Data for Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone (15088)

Proximates
NutrientNutrient value per 100 gm1 cup, drained1 oz1 cubic inch1 can (3.75 oz)1 small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4")2 sardines
Water59.61 g88.8189 g16.899435 g9.5376 g54.8412 g7.1532 g14.3064 g
Energy208 kcal309.92 kcal58.968 kcal33.28 kcal191.36 kcal24.96 kcal49.92 kcal
Protein24.62 g36.6838 g6.97977 g3.9392 g22.6504 g2.9544 g5.9088 g
Total lipid (fat)11.45 g17.0605 g3.246075 g1.832 g10.534 g1.374 g2.748 g
Carbohydrate, by difference0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g
Sugars, total0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g0 g
Minerals
NutrientNutrient value per 100 gm1 cup, drained1 oz1 cubic inch1 can (3.75 oz)1 small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4")2 sardines
Calcium, Ca382 mg569.18 mg108.297 mg61.12 mg351.44 mg45.84 mg91.68 mg
Iron, Fe2.92 mg4.3508 mg0.82782 mg0.4672 mg2.6864 mg0.3504 mg0.7008 mg
Magnesium, Mg39 mg58.11 mg11.0565 mg6.24 mg35.88 mg4.68 mg9.36 mg
Phosphorus, P490 mg730.1 mg138.915 mg78.4 mg450.8 mg58.8 mg117.6 mg
Potassium, K397 mg591.53 mg112.5495 mg63.52 mg365.24 mg47.64 mg95.28 mg
Sodium, Na307 mg457.43 mg87.0345 mg49.12 mg282.44 mg36.84 mg73.68 mg
Zinc, Zn1.31 mg1.9519 mg0.371385 mg0.2096 mg1.2052 mg0.1572 mg0.3144 mg
Vitamins
NutrientNutrient value per 100 gm1 cup, drained1 oz1 cubic inch1 can (3.75 oz)1 small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4")2 sardines
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg
Thiamin0.08 mg0.1192 mg0.02268 mg0.0128 mg0.0736 mg0.0096 mg0.0192 mg
Riboflavin0.227 mg0.33823 mg0.0643545 mg0.03632 mg0.20884 mg0.02724 mg0.05448 mg
Niacin5.245 mg7.81505 mg1.4869575 mg0.8392 mg4.8254 mg0.6294 mg1.2588 mg
Vitamin B-60.167 mg0.24883 mg0.0473445 mg0.02672 mg0.15364 mg0.02004 mg0.04008 mg
Folate, DFE10 µg14.9 µg2.835 µg1.6 µg9.2 µg1.2 µg2.4 µg
Vitamin B-128.94 µg13.3206 µg2.53449 µg1.4304 µg8.2248 µg1.0728 µg2.1456 µg
Vitamin A, RAE32 µg47.68 µg9.072 µg5.12 µg29.44 µg3.84 µg7.68 µg
Vitamin A, IU108 IU160.92 IU30.618 IU17.28 IU99.36 IU12.96 IU25.92 IU
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)2.04 mg3.0396 mg0.57834 mg0.3264 mg1.8768 mg0.2448 mg0.4896 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)4.8 µg7.152 µg1.3608 µg0.768 µg4.416 µg0.576 µg1.152 µg
Vitamin D193 IU287.57 IU54.7155 IU30.88 IU177.56 IU23.16 IU46.32 IU
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)2.6 µg3.874 µg0.7371 µg0.416 µg2.392 µg0.312 µg0.624 µg
Lipids
NutrientNutrient value per 100 gm1 cup, drained1 oz1 cubic inch1 can (3.75 oz)1 small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4")2 sardines
Fatty acids, total saturated1.528 g2.27672 g0.433188 g0.24448 g1.40576 g0.18336 g0.36672 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated3.869 g5.76481 g1.0968615 g0.61904 g3.55948 g0.46428 g0.92856 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated5.148 g7.67052 g1.459458 g0.82368 g4.73616 g0.61776 g1.23552 g
Cholesterol142 mg211.58 mg40.257 mg22.72 mg130.64 mg17.04 mg34.08 mg
Others
NutrientNutrient value per 100 gm1 cup, drained1 oz1 cubic inch1 can (3.75 oz)1 small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4")2 sardines
Caffeine0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg0 mg
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2013. USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26. Nutrient Data Laboratory Home Page
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