Hewett HealthTinned Tuna (in spring water) vs Tinned Sardines (in olive oil)
Per 100g, as sold. Tinned Tuna (in spring water) has more protein: 26g vs 25g. Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) has more calories: 208 kcal vs 116 kcal.
| Tinned Tuna (in spring water) | Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal | 208 kcal |
| Protein | 26g | 25g |
| Fat | 1g | 11g |
| Net carbs | 0g | 0g |
| Protein per 100 kcal | 22.4g | 12g |
| Carnivore | Yes | Yes |
| Keto | Yes | Yes |
Which should you choose?
Both are tinned (figures as sold), both have no carbs and about 25g of protein per 100g. The difference is fat: the tuna here is packed in spring water and is almost fat-free, while the sardines are packed in olive oil and carry 11g of fat and roughly 80% more calories.
Check what your tin is packed in — oil, brine and spring water all change the numbers, and tuna in oil is far higher in fat than the figure here. For carnivore, sardines are the more self-sufficient meal; tuna is the better pick if you want to raise protein without adding calories.
The numbers, side by side
- Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) has more calories: 208 kcal vs 116 kcal.
- Tinned Tuna (in spring water) has more protein: 26g vs 25g.
- Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) has more fat: 11g vs 1g.
- Same net carbs in both: 0g.
- Tinned Tuna (in spring water) has more protein per 100 kcal: 22.4g vs 12g.
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Which has more protein, Tinned Tuna (in spring water) or Tinned Sardines (in olive oil)?
Tinned Tuna (in spring water) has more protein: 26g vs 25g. Figures are per 100g, as sold.
Which has more calories, Tinned Tuna (in spring water) or Tinned Sardines (in olive oil)?
Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) has more calories: 208 kcal vs 116 kcal. Figures are per 100g, as sold.
Which has fewer net carbs, Tinned Tuna (in spring water) or Tinned Sardines (in olive oil)?
They're level on net carbs at 0g per 100g.
Is Tinned Tuna (in spring water) or Tinned Sardines (in olive oil) better for carnivore?
Both come out the same on this scoring: a carnivore staple.