Chunk Light Tuna
Packaged product Fish and Seafood StarKist
Chunk Light Tuna contains 89 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 3oz, 85 g (85 g) provides about 76 kcal.
Roughly 91% of its calories come from protein, with 9% 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 165 kcal per 100 g across 11,254 products.
100 g provides 182% of the Daily Value for selenium, 89% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 56% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 89 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.89 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 27 mg | 9% |
| Sodium L | 321 mg | 14% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber L | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 19.6 g | 39% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 3 µg | 15% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 8.9 mg | 56% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.36 mg | 21% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 2.1 µg | 89% |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0.64 mg | 4% |
| Potassium L | 134 mg | 3% |
| Selenium L | 100 µg | 182% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Fluoride L | 0 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 91%
- Fat 9%
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 gabove the median for fish and seafood (median 17.6 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 0.2 g)
- Fat0.89 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 7.2 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 1.5 g)
- Sodium321 mgbelow the median for fish and seafood (median 368 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal22 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 |
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 | 89 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 19.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0.89 g |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 0.32 mg | 321 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- StarKist
- Barcode
- 0048000011640
- Quantity
- 56 g
- Label serving
- 1 3oz (85 g)
- Category
- Fish and Seafood
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
CHUNK LIGHT TUNA, WATER, VEGETABLE BROTH (CONTAINS SOY), 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?
100 g of Chunk Light Tuna has 89 kcal. Serving, 1 3oz, 85 g (85 g): about 76 kcal.
Is Chunk Light Tuna high in protein?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 19.6 g of protein per 100 g (39% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16.7 g in serving, 1 3oz, 85 g (85 g). About 91% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is above the median (median 17.6 g).
How many carbs are in Chunk Light Tuna?
Chunk Light 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 Chunk Light Tuna?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 0.89 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 selenium (182% DV), Vitamin B12 (89% DV), Niacin (B3) (56% DV), Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and Vitamin D (15% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chunk Light Tuna?
100 g contains 321 mg of sodium, 14% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 29, 2026. 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 2678587. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 23, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0048000011640. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 29, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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