Tuna, light, canned in water, drained: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood
Tuna, light, canned in water, drained contains 116 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 can (165 g) provides about 191 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from protein, with 7% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly (119 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 146% of the Daily Value for selenium, 125% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 83% 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.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 116 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0.82 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat M | 0.23 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol M | 30 mg | 10% |
| Sodium C | 50 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrates Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars Z | 0 g | |
| Protein M | 25.5 g | 51% |
| Vitamin C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0.032 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0.074 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 13.3 mg | 83% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) M | 0.21 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 M | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) C | 4 µg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 M | 3 µg | 125% |
| Calcium M | 11 mg | 0.8% |
| Iron M | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium M | 27 mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus M | 163 mg | 13% |
| Potassium M | 237 mg | 5% |
| Zinc M | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Copper M | 0.051 mg | 6% |
| Manganese M | 0.011 mg | 0.5% |
| Selenium M | 80.4 µg | 146% |
| 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 93%
- Fat 7%
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
- Protein25.5 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat0.82 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
- Saturated fat0.23 gbelow the median for finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
- Sodium50 mgin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water75.2 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat M | 0.16 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat M | 0.34 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0.29 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 1.1 g |
| Isoleucine M | 1.2 g |
| Leucine M | 2.1 g |
| Lysine M | 2.3 g |
| Methionine M | 0.76 g |
| Cystine M | 0.27 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 1 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0.86 g |
| Valine M | 1.3 g |
| Arginine M | 1.5 g |
| Histidine M | 0.75 g |
| Alanine M | 1.5 g |
| Aspartic acid M | 2.6 g |
| Glutamic acid M | 3.8 g |
| Glycine M | 1.2 g |
| Proline M | 0.9 g |
| Serine M | 1 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0.047 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0.22 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0.009 g |
| SFA 4:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0.018 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0.16 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0.06 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0.093 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0.034 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0.026 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0.013 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0.029 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0.009 g |
Other components (6)
| Water C | 75.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash C | 0.78 g |
| Energy C | 487 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU M | 56 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food M | 4 µg |
Other forms of Tuna
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned | 142 | 24.3 g | 5.9 g | 1.6 g |
| 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 |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned | 158 | 26.3 g | 0 g | 5.9 g |
| Clams, canned Canned | 108 | 18.3 g | 4.5 g | 1.2 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 |
| Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned | 153 | 20.6 g | 0 g | 7.2 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Compare: Atlantic salmon, farmed, raw vs Tuna, light, canned in water, drained
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in canned tuna?
100 g of canned tuna has 116 kcal. 1 can (165 g): about 191 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 99 kcal.
Is canned tuna high in protein?
Canned tuna contains 25.5 g of protein per 100 g (51% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 42.1 g in 1 can (165 g). About 93% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in canned tuna?
Canned tuna 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 tuna?
Canned tuna contains 0.82 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.23 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does canned tuna contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (146% DV), Vitamin B12 (125% DV), Niacin (B3) (83% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and phosphorus (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in canned tuna?
100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does tuna have the same nutrition canned and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, tuna, light, canned in water, drained has 116 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 171986. 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, without salt, drained solids". Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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