Chunk Light Tuna
Packaged product Fish and Seafood StarKist
Chunk Light Tuna contains 82 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 serving, 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 165 kcal per 100 g across 11,254 products.
100 g provides 265% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 149% of the Daily Value for selenium and 88% 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 | 82 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.59 g | 0.8% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium L | 376 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 0 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | not reported | |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 18.8 g | 38% |
| Vitamin D L | 2 µg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 14.1 mg | 88% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.19 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 6.4 µg | 265% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 1.3 mg | 7% |
| Potassium L | 165 mg | 4% |
| Selenium L | 82 µg | 149% |
% 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 gabove the median for fish and seafood (median 17.6 g)
- Fat0.59 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)
- Sodium376 mgabove the median for fish and seafood (median 368 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 |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch 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 | 82.4 kcal | 82 kcal |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 18.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.59 g | 0.59 g |
| Fiber | n/a | n/a |
| Sugars | n/a | n/a |
| Sodium | 376 mg | 376 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- StarKist
- Barcode
- 0080000003348
- Quantity
- 12 oz (340 g)
- Label serving
- 1 serving (85 g)
- Category
- Chunk Light tuna
- Packaging
- canned
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Light Tuna, water, Vetable Broth, Salt
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Chunk Light Tuna?
100 g of Chunk Light Tuna has 82 kcal. Serving, 1 serving, 85 g (85 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Chunk Light Tuna high in protein?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 18.8 g of protein per 100 g (38% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 16 g in serving, 1 serving, 85 g (85 g). About 93% 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.
How much fat is in Chunk Light Tuna?
Chunk Light Tuna contains 0.59 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 Vitamin B12 (265% DV), selenium (149% DV), Niacin (B3) (88% DV), Vitamin B6 (11% DV) and Vitamin D (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Chunk Light Tuna?
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 June 12, 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 2674935. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated June 23, 2023. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0080000003348. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated June 12, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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