Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 86 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz (28.4 g) provides about 24 kcal.
Roughly 90% of its calories come from protein, with 10% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.
100 g provides 128% of the Daily Value for selenium, 106% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 63% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 86 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.96 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.21 g | 1% |
| Trans fat C | 0.002 g | |
| Cholesterol M | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium M | 247 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 19.4 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C ? | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D ? | 1.2 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.33 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K M | 0.2 µg | 0.2% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.03 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.084 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 10.1 mg | 63% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.15 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.32 mg | 19% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 2.6 µg | 106% |
| Choline ? | 29.3 mg | 5% |
| Calcium M | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron M | 1.6 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 23 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus M | 139 mg | 11% |
| Potassium M | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc M | 0.69 mg | 6% |
| Copper M | 0.05 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.019 mg | 0.8% |
| Selenium M | 70.6 µg | 128% |
| Fluoride M | 18.6 µg |
% 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 90%
- Fat 10%
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
- Protein19.4 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.96 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.21 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium247 mgabove the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.1 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.11 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.28 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.21 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0.82 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0.86 g |
| Leucine M | 1.5 g |
| Lysine M | 1.7 g |
| Methionine M | 0.55 g |
| Cystine M | 0.2 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0.73 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.63 g |
| Valine M | 0.96 g |
| Arginine M | 1.1 g |
| Histidine M | 0.55 g |
| Alanine M | 1.1 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 1.9 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 2.8 g |
| Glycine M | 0.89 g |
| Proline M | 0.66 g |
| Serine M | 0.76 g |
Individual fatty acids (46)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.028 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.2 g |
| ALA (omega-3, 18:3 n-3) M | 0.002 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 0.014 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.01 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.13 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.052 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.002 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.025 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 ? | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.004 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0.005 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0.006 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 16:1 t M | 0.001 g |
| TFA 18:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 22:1 t M | 0 g |
| TFA 18:2 t not further defined M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:2 CLAs M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.002 g |
| MUFA 16:1 c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 18:1 c M | 0.083 g |
| PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c M | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 22:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0.003 g |
| PUFA 20:3 ? | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic C | 0.001 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic C | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 n-6 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:4 M | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Beta-carotene Z | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene Z | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin Z | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 17 µg |
| Carotene, alpha Z | 0 µg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units M | 47 IU |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) M | 1.2 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta Z | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma C | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta C | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha M | 0.05 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (13)
| Water M | 78.1 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol ? | 0 g |
| Caffeine Z | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0.95 g |
| Theobromine Z | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 361 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU C | 57 IU |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) M | 0 µg |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food ? | 4 µg |
| Betaine M | 2.7 mg |
| Vitamin E, added Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added Z | 0 µg |
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
| Per 100 g | USDA Foundation |
|---|---|
| Calories | 90 kcal |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.08 g |
| Fat | 0.94 g |
| Fiber | n/a |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Sodium | 219 mg |
Other forms of Fish
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) Cooked | 150 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked, brined (Alaska Native) Cooked | 430 | 39.9 g | 0 g | 30 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, chinook, liver (Alaska Native) | 156 | 16.6 g | 4.3 g | 8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, broad, liver (Alaska Native) | 104 | 11 g | 5.1 g | 4.4 g |
| Fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) Raw | 116 | 20.5 g | 1.8 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, coho (silver), raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 140 | 22.6 g | 0 g | 5.6 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, canned, bones removed (Alaska Native) Canned | 161 | 27.3 g | 0 g | 5.8 g |
| Fish, whitefish, eggs (Alaska Native) | 104 | 14.7 g | 4.9 g | 2.9 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), canned, smoked (Alaska Native) Cooked | 206 | 35.2 g | 0 g | 7.3 g |
| Fish, salmon, red, (sockeye), kippered (Alaska Native) | 141 | 24.5 g | 0 g | 4.8 g |
| Fish, salmon, king, with skin, kippered, (Alaska Native) | 209 | 23.2 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| Fish, sheefish, raw (Alaska Native) Raw | 115 | 22.3 g | 0 g | 2.8 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Shrimp, canned Canned | 100 | 20.4 g | 0 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, blue, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Crab, canned Canned | 83 | 17.9 g | 0 g | 0.74 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned | 153 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned fish?
100 g of canned fish has 86 kcal. 1 oz (28.4 g): about 24 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 73 kcal. 1 cup, solid or chunks (154 g): about 132 kcal.
Is canned fish high in protein?
Canned fish contains 19.4 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 5.5 g in 1 oz (28.4 g). About 90% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is below the median (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned fish?
Canned fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in canned fish?
Canned fish contains 0.96 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.21 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (128% DV), Vitamin B12 (106% DV), Niacin (B3) (63% DV), Vitamin B6 (19% DV) and phosphorus (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned fish?
100 g contains 247 mg of sodium, 11% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids has 86 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. 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
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 173709. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Source description: "Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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