sardine fish substitutes

3 substitutes · avg score 10.0 · A small, oily saltwater fish with rich, briny flavor, often sold canned in oil, water, or sauce. Eaten on toast, in pasta, or grilled fresh; excellent source of omega-3s and calcium from edible bones.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Herring Fish

10.0
8 oz : 8 oz

Oily smoked fish; very similar size and flavor, swap directly in salads and pasta dishes

02

Salmon

10.0
1 oz : 1 oz

Larger milder fillets; flake into similar dishes, less oily and briny than sardines

03

Tuna

10.0
1 can : 1 can

Meaty mild canned fish; flakes similarly, less oily than sardines, use in salads and sandwiches

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