Are sardines keto?

Sardines

Keto-friendly Yes — sardines are keto-friendly.

A nutrient powerhouse: omega-3s, calcium (from the bones) and zero carbs.

Nutrition per serving

1 can (3.75 oz) · 92 g
Net carbs
0g
Calories
191kcal
Protein
23g
Fat
11g
Total carbs
0 g
Fiber
0 g
One serving vs. a 20 g daily net-carb limit 0%

Sardines has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs.

Nutrition facts for sardines
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g
Calories191 kcal208 kcal
Total carbohydrate0 g0 g
Dietary fiber0 g0 g
Net carbs0 g0 g
Sugars 0 g 0 g
Protein23 g25 g
Fat11 g11 g

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Frequently asked questions

Are sardines keto?

Yes — sardines are keto-friendly. A nutrient powerhouse: omega-3s, calcium (from the bones) and zero carbs.

How many net carbs are in sardines?

1 can (3.75 oz) (92 g) of sardines has about 0 g net carbs (0 g total carbs minus 0 g fiber). Per 100 g, that's 0 g net carbs.

How much sardines can I eat on keto?

Sardines has virtually no net carbs, so portion size is about calories and fullness, not carbs. On a typical 20 g daily limit, one serving uses about 0% of your carbs.

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Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy #175139): Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone. Net carbs = total carbohydrate − fiber. Rating: Keto-friendly — Low in net carbs per typical serving (about 5 g or less). Fits easily into a 20–30 g daily limit. How we rate foods. Last reviewed October 18, 2026.

Typical price: about $9.80/lb — Our estimate of a typical supermarket price: $2.29 for 3.75 oz tin. How we estimate prices

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