It is a fish species with high commercial value from the Clupeidae family. The body is covered with scales that can fall off immediately. Its characteristic feature is that its gill valves are silvery with brick-like waves and that it has rows of black dots on the sides of its body. 10–25 cm. Their sizes vary between. Sardines are very rich in Omega 3, which is a fatty acid important for health.
1 (20 gr.) cooked sardine contains 28 calories. 100 grams of cooked sardine contains 22.95 grams of protein and 5.99 grams of fat. Sardine is a type of medium-fat fish. It is rich in protein, Omega 3, iron, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.