Using this food reference
The sardine record is canned Atlantic sardines in oil, drained solids with bone. It is not the weight or composition of fish plus all the liquid in an unopened can.
The can comparison is USDA's recorded drained portion. Different can sizes, packing liquids and whether you eat the retained oil affect how closely your serving matches it.
Match the food before using the numbers
The selected USDA description is Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone. Preparation, water loss, added oil, salt, edible skin, product formulation, and measured portion can change the nutrition of the food you actually eat.
Source record
- Source: USDA FoodData Central record 175139
- Data type: SR Legacy
- Source publication date: 2019-04-01
- PlateRover retrieval date: 2026-10-22