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Fish, Sardine

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About This Food

Description

Sardines are a group of several types of small oily fish related to herrings, and were named after the island of Sardinia, where they were once found in abundance.

A much overlooked superfood, sardines are "packed" with omega-3 fatty acids, are a sustainable catch and are also free from many of the contaminants (like mercury and dioxins) that plague the larger oily predatory fish (including tuna and salmon).

Not only are sardines loaded with omega-3 fatty acids but they are also an excellent source of selenium, vitamin D, calciumniacin and vitamin B12.

Selecting & Storing

After opening, keep sardines refrigerated in an air-tight container for no more than 2 days.

Special diets
  • Autoimmune Paleo Diet
  • Candida Diet
  • Diabetic
  • Elimination Diet
  • Gluten-Free Diet
  • Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet
  • Grain-Free Diet
  • High Protein Diet
  • Low Carb Diet
  • Low FODMAP Diet
  • Low Oxalate Diet
  • Paleo Diet (Light)
  • Paleo Diet (Strict)
  • PCOS Diet
  • Pescetarian Diet
  • Primal Diet
  • Thyroid Diet
  • Whole Food
Benefits
Excellent Source of
  • Calcium
  • Protein
  • Selenium
  • VitaminD
  • Niacin
  • EPA DHA Omega-3
  • Phosphorous
Good Source of
  • Iron
  • Riboflavin
  • ALA Omega-3
Preferences
  • No Red Meat
  • No Pork
  • No Eggs
  • No Shellfish
  • No Gluten
  • No Nuts
  • No Seeds
  • No Soy
  • No Dairy
  • No Poultry
  • No Molds
  • No Pseudograins
  • No Coconut
  • No Citrus
  • No Nightshade
  • No Legumes
  • No Grains
  • No Corn
  • No Yeast
  • No Peanuts
  • Low Carbohydrate
  • Low Sugars
Nutrition & Macros
Nutrition Information

Serving size: 3 ounce(s)sardine

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Calories: 175

Omega-6 / Omega-3 ratio: 2 : 1

Macronutrients
Amount
Total Fat
9.62 g
Saturated Fat
1.28 g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.25 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4.32 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
1213 g
ALA
418 mg
EPA
397 mg,
DHA
428 mg,
Conjugated Linoleic Acid(CLA)
0 mg
Cholesterol
119.28 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0 g
Net Carbohydrate
0 g
Sugars
0 g
Fiber
0 g
Protein
20.68 g
Sugar Alcohols
0 g
Vitamins
Amount
% Daily Value*
Vitamin A
90.72 IU
2%
Vitamin C
0 mg
0%
Vitamin D
228.48 IU
57%
Vitamin E
1.71 IU
6%
Vitamin B6
0.14 mg
7%
Vitamin B12
0 mcg
0%
Vitamin K
2.18 mg
3%
Folate
10.08 mcg
3%
Niacin
4.41 mg
22%
Riboflavin
0.19 mg
11%
Thiamin
0.07 mg
5%
Choline
71.4 mg
13%
Minerals
Calcium
320.88 mg
32%
Copper
0.16 mg
8%
Iron
2.45 mg
14%
Magnesium
32.76 mg
8%
Manganese
0.09 mg
4%
Phosphorous
411.6 mg
41%
Potassium
333.48 mg
10%
Selenium
44.27 mcg
63%
Sodium
424.2 mg
18%
Zinc
1.1 mg
7%
Phytonutrients
Alpha-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-carotene
0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin
0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin
0 mcg
Lycopene
0 mcg

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