Chunk Light Tuna In Water
Packaged product Fish and Seafood Starkist
Chunk Light Tuna In Water contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 93% of its calories come from protein, with 7% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in fish and seafood on FoodFactly, where the median is 125 kcal per 100 g across 1,262 products.
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.59 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 35 mg | 12% |
| Sodium L | 376 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Protein L | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 224 mg | 5% |
% 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
- Protein18.8 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 23 g)
- Fat0.59 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium376 mgbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 381 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22.9 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 g |
Other components (1)
| Vitamin A, IU L | 0 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 | 82 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.59 g | 0.59 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 376 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Starkist
- Barcode
- 0080000001092
- Label serving
- 3 ONZ (85 g)
- Category
- Canned tunas
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Light tuna, 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 Water?
100 g of Chunk Light Tuna In Water has 82 kcal. Serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Chunk Light Tuna In Water high in protein?
Chunk Light Tuna In Water contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 3 onz, 85 g (85 g). About 93% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).
How many carbs are in Chunk Light Tuna In Water?
Chunk Light Tuna In Water has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Chunk Light Tuna In Water?
Chunk Light Tuna In Water contains 0.59 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in Chunk Light Tuna In Water?
100 g contains 376 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 2439333. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 1, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0080000001092. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 22, 2020. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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