Wild Planet Wild Pacific Sardines
7.8out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #38 of 90 canned fish we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Wild Pacific Sardines

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MealFan pickCleanest canned omega 3 protein
protein
18g
Best for
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Per 3 oz (85g), about two thirds of a 4.4 oz can

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How it compares

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#38of 90 canned fish scored
Category average7.90.1 below average
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The catch

The main tradeoff is sodium at 280mg per 3oz serving, which is moderate but adds up if you eat a whole can. (source)

The honest take

This is about as clean as canned protein gets, with just three ingredients: sardines, water, and sea salt. One 3oz serving delivers 18g of protein and 1,800mg of EPA and DHA omega 3s for only 140 calories and zero carbs or sugar, plus a real hit of vitamin D and calcium from the edible bones. The honest reason a health minded shopper skips these is not the nutrition, it is the strong oily fish flavor and the soft bones, which are not for everyone. If you already like sardines, this is a pantry staple worth keeping stocked.
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Ingredients & allergens

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Exact ingredient statement

Sardines (Sardinops sagax or Sardinops melanostictus), water, sea salt

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Nutrition per serving

3 oz (85g), about two thirds of a 4.4 oz can

140Calories
18gProtein
0gCarbs
8gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar
280mgSodium
Gluten freeNon GMOKeto friendlyNo added sugarKosherPaleo

Who it's for

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Anyone who wants a shelf stable, high omega 3 protein with a genuinely short ingredient list.

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You dislike strong fishy flavor or the texture of soft edible bones.

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