Sardines

Small oily fish

What's inside sardines, and where does it go in your body?

Canned with their soft bones, they deliver calcium along with omega-3 fats and vitamin D.

Notable for

Omega-3, calcium (bones), vitamin D, B12, selenium.

Evidence & sources

• Canned sardines eaten with their soft bones are a good source of calcium. Evidence: established. Known: Listed in the NIH food-source table. Unknown: Boneless versions provide much less. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Calcium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals (Current revision).

Connected topics

• Omega-3 Fats
• Calcium
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin B12

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General education only, not medical advice. Drafted Oct 2026 · pending qualified expert review.