Aquatic Foods
Sardines, in tomato sce, cnd Nutrition Facts
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Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g | |
| Calories | 88kcal / 2530kcal (3%) |
Macronutrients
Total Fat | 4.3 g/ 42g (10%) | ||||||
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Total Carbohydrates | 2.7 g/ 348g (0.78%) | ||||||
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Protein | 9.7 g/ 71g (13%) | ||||||
Vitamins
Vitamin A | 30.1 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (4%) |
Vitamin C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Vitamin B1 | 0.01 mg/ 1mg (0.83%) |
Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg/ 1mg (3%) |
Vitamin B3 | 3.7 mg NE/ 16mg NE (23%) source |
Minerals
Calcium | 345 mg/ 750mg (46%) high |
Iron | 2.4 mg/ 12mg (20%) source |
Phosphorus | 157 mg/ 700mg (22%) source |
Potassium | 248 mg/ 2000mg (12%) |
Sodium | 311 mg/ 1500mg (20%) |
Zinc | 1.6 mg/ 7mg (24%) source |
Allergen Info
Fish
Some descriptions on this page are generated with AI assistance to make nutrition information easier to understand. Nutritional data comes from trusted sources like DOST-FNRI and USDA.
What is this food?
AI-assisted Sardines in tomato sauce (canned). It’s a protein-rich ulam where sardines are cooked in tomato-based sauce.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted Sardines provide protein to help build and repair body tissues, and they also contain healthy fats (but this serving has some saturated fat). They’re also relatively high in cholesterol and sodium, so it’s best to watch portion size—especially if you have high blood pressure or you’re eating other salty foods the same day. The good part: the tomato sauce adds a bit of fiber and helps make the meal more filling, while the low carbs make it easier to balance with rice or other sides.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted - Use a small to medium serving (e.g., 1/2 to 1 can depending on your meal size) and pair with 1–2 cups of vegetables (like kangkong, pechay, or mixed salad) to add fiber and volume.
- If you’re having rice, keep it to a proper serving (about 1/2 to 1 cup cooked) and add more veggies instead of extra rice.
- For lower sodium: drain and rinse the sardines if the label allows, then mix with the sauce you need.
- Balance your day: with 3 full meals plus 1–2 snacks, make sardines your protein choice for that meal, and avoid stacking too many salty items (instant noodles, processed meats) in the same day.
- Enjoy it regularly, but keep it in moderation since this serving has 311 mg sodium and 2.3 g saturated fat.
Common Filipino dishes
Sardines with tomato sauce, Sardines ginisa, Sardines patties, Sardines omelet, Sardines arroz caldo
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