Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil
Packaged product Fish and Seafood Starkist
Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil contains 125 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 64% of its calories come from protein, with 33% from fat and 3% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fish and seafood on FoodFactly (125 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 160% of the Daily Value for selenium, 89% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 125 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 4.5 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat L | 0.89 g | 4% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 36 mg | 12% |
| Sodium L | 357 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0.89 g | 0.3% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin D L | 2.7 µg | 13% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 14.3 mg | 89% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.21 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 2.1 µg | 89% |
| Iron L | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 214 mg | 5% |
| Selenium L | 88 µg | 160% |
% 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 64%
- Carbohydrates 3%
- Fat 33%
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
- Protein19.6 gbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 23 g)
- Fat4.5 gabove the median for fish and seafood (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0.89 gabove the median for fish and seafood (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium357 mgbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 381 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal15.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0.89 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 2.7 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 107 IU |
|---|
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: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 125 kcal | 125 kcal |
| Protein | 19.6 g | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.89 g | 0.89 g |
| Fat | 4.5 g | 4.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | n/a | n/a |
| Sodium | 357 mg | 357 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Starkist
- Barcode
- 08030906
- Label serving
- 2 ONZ (56 g)
- Category
- Canned tunas
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Light tuna, soybean oil, water, vegetable broth, salt.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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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 In Vegetable Oil?
100 g of Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil has 125 kcal. Serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil high in protein?
Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 11 g in serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g). About 64% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is below the median (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil?
Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil has 0.89 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil?
Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil contains 4.5 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.89 g is saturated (4% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (160% DV), Niacin (B3) (89% DV), Vitamin B12 (89% DV), Vitamin D (13% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chunk Light Tuna In Vegetable Oil?
100 g contains 357 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 22, 2020. 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: Branded Foods, record 2439357. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 1, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 08030906. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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