Sardine Nutrition Facts
A small sardine contains 25 calories, 3g protein, 0g carbs, and 1.4g fat. Sardine is a protein-rich food. It is high in protein, rich in calcium, and rich in potassium.
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Vitamins in Sardine
Per Small (2.67" x 1/2" x 1/4") ~12g
Minerals in Sardine
Per Small (2.67" x 1/2" x 1/4") ~12g
Amino Acids in Sardine
Protein breakdown per small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4") (12g), from the USDA record for this food.
Sardine supplies all nine essential amino acids at or above the FAO/WHO adult reference pattern.
| Essential Amino Acids | Per small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4") (12g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 87mg | 725mg | 2.9% |
| Isoleucine | 136mg | 1134mg | 4.6% |
| Leucine | 240mg | 2001mg | 8.1% |
| Lysine | 271mg | 2260mg | 9.2% |
| Methionine | 87mg | 729mg | 3% |
| Phenylalanine | 115mg | 961mg | 3.9% |
| Threonine | 129mg | 1079mg | 4.4% |
| Tryptophan | 33mg | 276mg | 1.1% |
| Valine | 152mg | 1268mg | 5.2% |
| Other Amino Acids | Per small (2-2/3" x 1/2" x 1/4") (12g) | Per 100g | % of Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 179mg | 1489mg | 6% |
| Arginine | 177mg | 1473mg | 6% |
| Aspartic Acid | 302mg | 2520mg | 10.2% |
| Cystine | 32mg | 264mg | 1.1% |
| Glutamic Acid | 441mg | 3674mg | 14.9% |
| Glycine | 142mg | 1181mg | 4.8% |
| Proline | 104mg | 870mg | 3.5% |
| Serine | 120mg | 1004mg | 4.1% |
| Tyrosine | 100mg | 831mg | 3.4% |
Protein quality is scored against the FAO/WHO/UNU 2007 adult indispensable amino acid reference pattern. The FDA publishes no Daily Values for individual amino acids, so the share of total protein is shown instead.
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