Per kilogram, sardines contain about 26 grams of omega-3 fatty acids, 30 grams of saturated fat, and 2 grams of omega-6 fatty acids.

Eating whole sardines cooked in olive oil gives you a lot of protein, healthy fats, and important vitamins like D—all in one small, tasty fish.

Eating sardines gives you lots of healthy fats called omega-3s (like DHA and EPA) that calm down inflammation in your body and help protect your muscles from breaking down.