Chunk Light Tuna
Packaged product Fish and Seafood Starkist
Chunk Light Tuna contains 122 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 74 g, 74 g (74 g) provides about 90 kcal.
Roughly 76% of its calories come from protein, with 19% from carbohydrates and 5% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in fish and seafood on FoodFactly, where the median is 109 kcal per 100 g across 218 products.
100 g provides 169% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 155% of the Daily Value for selenium and 84% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 122 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.68 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 494 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 5.4 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars L | 4.7 g | |
| Protein L | 21.6 g | 43% |
| Vitamin A L | 40.5 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin D L | 1.4 µg | 7% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 13.5 mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.27 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 4.1 µg | 169% |
| Iron L | 0.49 mg | 3% |
| Potassium L | 257 mg | 5% |
| Selenium L | 85 µg | 155% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 76%
- Carbohydrates 19%
- Fat 5%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein21.6 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 24.9 g)
- Sugars4.7 gin the top quarter of fish and seafood (median 0 g)
- Fat0.68 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 1 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 0.3 g)
- Sodium494 mgin the top quarter of fish and seafood (median 340 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0.68 g |
Product details
- Brand
- Starkist
- Barcode
- 0492312102051
- Label serving
- 74 g (74 g)
- Category
- Tuna chunks
- Nutri-Score
- B as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 4 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Light meat tuna,water, sugar, white vinegar, tomatoes, red bell pepper, chili powder, salt, garlic, onion, natural flavors, vegetable broth, soy flour, corn syrup, autolyzed yeast extract, phosphoric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (as preservatives), extractives of paprika.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chunk Light Tuna?
100 g of Chunk Light Tuna has 122 kcal. Serving, 74 g, 74 g (74 g): about 90 kcal.
Is Chunk Light Tuna high in protein?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 21.6 g of protein per 100 g (43% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 74 g, 74 g (74 g). About 76% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is in the lowest quarter (median 24.9 g).
How many carbs are in Chunk Light Tuna?
Chunk Light Tuna has 5.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.7 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Chunk Light Tuna?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 0.68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chunk Light Tuna contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (169% DV), selenium (155% DV), Niacin (B3) (84% DV) and Vitamin B6 (16% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chunk Light Tuna?
100 g contains 494 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated September 2, 2021. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0492312102051. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 2, 2021. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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