Fish, tuna, cooked: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Cooked Fish and Seafood
Fish, tuna, cooked contains 176 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 oz yields (20 g) provides about 35 kcal.
Roughly 72% of its calories come from protein, with 28% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for fish on FoodFactly (188 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 204% of the Daily Value for selenium, 143% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3) and 97% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 176 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.1 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.4 g | 7% |
| Cholesterol C | 52 mg | 17% |
| Sodium C | 271 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 0.01 g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars C | 0.01 g | |
| Protein C | 30.3 g | 61% |
| Vitamin A C | 39 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 2.2 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.98 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin K C | 3.9 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.14 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 22.9 mg | 143% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 1.1 mg | 63% |
| Folate (B9) C | 2 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 2.3 µg | 97% |
| Choline C | 81.1 mg | 15% |
| Calcium C | 6 mg | 0.5% |
| Iron C | 0.96 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 44 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus C | 346 mg | 28% |
| Potassium C | 548 mg | 12% |
| Zinc C | 0.46 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.045 mg | 5% |
| Selenium C | 112 µg | 204% |
% 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 72%
- Fat 28%
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
- Protein30.3 gin the top quarter of fish (median 20.6 g)
- Fat5.1 gin the lowest quarter of fish (median 8.8 g)
- Saturated fat1.4 gbelow the median for fish (median 1.9 g)
- Sodium271 mgin the lowest quarter of fish (median 322 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal17.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water62.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.8 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.5 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.015 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.11 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.2 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.032 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.022 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.03 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.037 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.13 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.78 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.3 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.7 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.15 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.039 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.031 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.001 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.006 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 9 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 0 µg |
| Retinol C | 38 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 62.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 2 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Fish
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, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 164 | 29.8 g | 4.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Mollusks, cuttlefish, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 158 | 32.5 g | 1.6 g | 1.4 g |
| Crustaceans, spiny lobster, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 143 | 26.4 g | 3.1 g | 1.9 g |
| Mollusks, conch, baked or broiled Cooked | 130 | 26.3 g | 1.7 g | 1.2 g |
| Mollusks, clam, mixed species, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 148 | 25.6 g | 5.1 g | 2 g |
| Mollusks, mussel, blue, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 172 | 23.8 g | 7.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Crustaceans, crab, queen, cooked, moist heat Cooked | 115 | 23.7 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Shrimp, cooked Cooked | 119 | 22.8 g | 1.5 g | 1.7 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked fish?
100 g of cooked fish has 176 kcal. 1 oz yields (20 g): about 35 kcal. 1 cubic inch (17 g): about 30 kcal. 1 small/regular fillet (90 g): about 158 kcal.
Is cooked fish high in protein?
Cooked fish contains 30.3 g of protein per 100 g (61% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 6.1 g in 1 oz yields (20 g). About 72% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish, that is among the highest quarter (median 20.6 g).
How many carbs are in cooked fish?
Cooked fish has 0.01 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0.01 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked fish?
Cooked fish contains 5.1 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.4 g is saturated (7% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does cooked fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (204% DV), Niacin (B3) (143% DV), Vitamin B12 (97% DV), Vitamin B6 (63% DV) and phosphorus (28% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in cooked fish?
100 g contains 271 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition cooked and raw?
No. Per 100 g, fish, tuna, cooked has 176 kcal, while fish, halibut, raw, with skin (Alaska Native) has 116 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: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706310. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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