Side-by-side comparison

Sardines (canned in oil, drained) vs Tuna (canned in water, drained)

Sardines (canned in oil, drained) wins by 11 points on FoodScore. Nutrient breakdown below — green values are better per field.

Verdict

FoodScore: Sardines (canned in oil, drained) scores 72/100, Tuna (canned in water, drained) scores 61/100. Sardines (canned in oil, drained) wins by 11 points on sodium (307mg vs 321mg per 100 g).

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Sardines (canned in oil, drained)

Good · 3 oz

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Tuna (canned in water, drained)

Good · 3 oz

Per 100gSardines (canned in oil, drained)Tuna (canned in water, drained)

Calories208 kcal128 kcal

Protein24.6 g28.8 g

Fiber0 g0 g

Total fat11.5 g0.8 g

Saturated fat1.5 g0.2 g

Added sugar0 g0 g

Sodium307 mg321 mg

Potassium397 mg201 mg

Calcium382 mg0 mg

Iron2.9 mg1.5 mg

Comparison uses per-100g nutrient values from USDA FoodData Central. Each field is marked in green for the option that is healthier on that specific row — but the final FoodScore weighs all fields together plus processing level (NOVA) to produce a single 0–100 number.