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Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids: Nutrition Facts

Generic food Canned Fish and Seafood

Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids contains 198 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 can (171 g) provides about 339 kcal.

Roughly 61% of its calories come from protein, with 39% from fat and 0% from carbohydrates (estimated with general energy factors).

That is more energy than the typical item in finfish and shellfish products on FoodFactly, where the median is 119 kcal per 100 g across 286 foods.

100 g provides 138% of the Daily Value for selenium, 92% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 78% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).

These values are for the canned food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.

The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.

198kcal per 100 g
29.1 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
8.2 gfat
339kcal in 1 can (171 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories C 198 kcal
Total fat ? 8.2 g 11%
Saturated fat ? 1.5 g 8%
Cholesterol ? 18 mg 6%
Sodium ? 50 mg 2%
Total carbohydrates Z 0 g 0%
Dietary fiber Z 0 g 0%
Total sugars not reported
Protein ? 29.1 g 58%
Vitamin C Z 0 mg0%
Thiamin (B1) ? 0.038 mg3%
Riboflavin (B2) ? 0.12 mg9%
Niacin (B3) ? 12.4 mg78%
Pantothenic acid (B5) ? 0.37 mg7%
Vitamin B6 ? 0.11 mg6%
Folate (B9) C 5 µg1%
Vitamin B12 ? 2.2 µg92%
Calcium ? 13 mg1%
Iron ? 1.4 mg8%
Magnesium ? 31 mg7%
Phosphorus ? 311 mg25%
Potassium ? 207 mg4%
Zinc ? 0.9 mg8%
Copper ? 0.071 mg8%
Manganese ? 0.015 mg0.7%
Selenium M 76 µg138%
Fluoride M 31 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: 61%Fat: 39%198kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 61%
  • Fat 39%

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

Selenium138%Vitamin B1292%Niacin (B3)78%Phosphorus25%Riboflavin (B2)9%Zinc8%Copper8%Iron8%Pantothenic acid (B5)7%Magnesium7%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein29.1 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
  • Fat8.2 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 2.7 g)
  • Saturated fat1.5 gin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 0.63 g)
  • Sodium50 mgin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.8 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal14.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water59.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Fats and cholesterol (2)
Monounsaturated fat ?2.9 g
Polyunsaturated fat ?2.9 g
Amino acids (18)
Tryptophan ?0.33 g
Threonine ?1.3 g
Isoleucine ?1.3 g
Leucine ?2.4 g
Lysine ?2.7 g
Methionine ?0.86 g
Cystine ?0.31 g
Phenylalanine ?1.1 g
Tyrosine ?0.98 g
Valine ?1.5 g
Arginine ?1.7 g
Histidine ?0.86 g
Alanine ?1.8 g
Aspartic acid ?3 g
Glutamic acid ?4.3 g
Glycine ?1.4 g
Proline ?1 g
Serine ?1.2 g
Individual fatty acids (10)
EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ?0.027 g
DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ?0.1 g
Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ?2.7 g
SFA 14:0 ?0.027 g
SFA 16:0 ?1.4 g
SFA 18:0 ?0.092 g
MUFA 18:1 ?2.8 g
PUFA 18:3 ?0.074 g
MUFA 16:1 ?0.083 g
MUFA 20:1 ?0.027 g
Other components (6)
Water ?59.8 g
Ash ?2.8 g
Energy C830 kJ
Vitamin A, IU ?78 IU
Folic acid Z0 µg
Folate, food ?5 µg

Other forms of Fish

Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
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

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Anchovies, canned in olive oil, with salt, drained Canned 206 26.9 g 2.4 g 9.9 g
Salmon, sockeye, canned, drained solids, without skin and bones Canned 158 26.3 g 0 g 5.9 g
Salmon, sockeye, canned, total can contents Canned 153 20.6 g 0 g 7.2 g
Mollusks, clam, mixed species, canned, drained solids Canned 142 24.3 g 5.9 g 1.6 g
Turtle 157 24.6 g 0 g 5.8 g
Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat Cooked 164 29.8 g 4.4 g 2.1 g
Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, canned Canned 100 20.4 g 0 g 1.4 g
Shrimp, canned Canned 100 20.4 g 0 g 1.4 g

Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 174227. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 1, 2019. Imported November 6, 2026.

Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).

General nutrition information, not medical advice. Individual needs differ; see our disclaimer.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in canned fish?

100 g of canned fish has 198 kcal. 1 can (171 g): about 339 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 168 kcal.

Is canned fish high in protein?

Canned fish contains 29.1 g of protein per 100 g (58% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 49.8 g in 1 can (171 g). About 61% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is among the highest quarter (median 19.9 g).

How many carbs are in canned fish?

Canned fish has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.

How much fat is in canned fish?

Canned fish contains 8.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does canned fish contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (138% DV), Vitamin B12 (92% DV), Niacin (B3) (78% DV) and phosphorus (25% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in canned fish?

100 g contains 50 mg of sodium, 2% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Does fish have the same nutrition canned and cooked?

No. Per 100 g, fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids has 198 kcal, while fish, salmon, king, chinook, smoked and canned (Alaska Native) has 150 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: SR Legacy, record dated April 1, 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.