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Ayurvedic Dravya · Animal · — kcal / 100g

Sardine

Also known as: pedvey, mathi

Small oily fish eaten whole — calcium from the soft bones plus omega-3; the most sustainable common fish.

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Sardine — Ayurvedic Animal & USDA Nutrition

Sardine — Rasa: Sweet · Virya: Heating · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Mildly Increases (+1) Kapha: Mildly Increases (+1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Sweet
Vīrya (Potency)
Heating
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Heavy, Oily
Digestibility & Agni
3/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Hemanta, Shishira, Varsha · Midday

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Small oily fish eaten whole — calcium from the soft bones plus omega-3; the most sustainable common fish.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Fresh and simply grilled is best; canned versions carry added salt and oil.

Classical Provenance: Regional coastal tradition; marine matsya class.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • grilled fresh with lime
  • coastal curry with kokum

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: fish allergy
  • Contraindication: gout (purines)
  • Contraindication: salt-cured forms for hypertension
  • Incompatible pairing (Viruddha): with milk (classical fish-milk viruddha)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Sardine

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 3 oz (85g):

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