Fish, tuna salad: Nutrition Facts
Generic food Fish and Seafood
Fish, tuna salad contains 187 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (205 g) provides about 383 kcal.
Roughly 45% of its calories come from fat, with 35% from protein and 20% 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 75% of the Daily Value for selenium, 50% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 42% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 187 kcal | |
| Total fat ? | 9.3 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat ? | 1.5 g | 8% |
| Cholesterol ? | 13 mg | 4% |
| Sodium ? | 402 mg | 17% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 9.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber Z | 0 g | 0% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein ? | 16 g | 32% |
| Vitamin A C | 24 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin C ? | 2.2 mg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) ? | 0.031 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) ? | 0.07 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) ? | 6.7 mg | 42% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) ? | 0.26 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin B6 ? | 0.081 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) C | 8 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 ? | 1.2 µg | 50% |
| Calcium ? | 17 mg | 1% |
| Iron ? | 1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium ? | 19 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus ? | 178 mg | 14% |
| Potassium ? | 178 mg | 4% |
| Zinc ? | 0.56 mg | 5% |
| Copper ? | 0.15 mg | 16% |
| Manganese ? | 0.04 mg | 2% |
| Selenium C | 41.2 µg | 75% |
% 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 35%
- Carbohydrates 20%
- Fat 45%
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
- Protein16 gin the lowest quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 19.9 g)
- Fat9.3 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)
- Sodium402 mgin the top quarter of finfish and shellfish products (median 93.9 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal8.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water63.2 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 ? | 4.1 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan ? | 0.18 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine ? | 0.7 g |
| Isoleucine ? | 0.74 g |
| Leucine ? | 1.3 g |
| Lysine ? | 1.5 g |
| Methionine ? | 0.47 g |
| Cystine ? | 0.17 g |
| Phenylalanine ? | 0.63 g |
| Tyrosine ? | 0.54 g |
| Valine ? | 0.82 g |
| Arginine ? | 0.97 g |
| Histidine ? | 0.47 g |
| Alanine ? | 0.96 g |
| Aspartic acid ? | 1.6 g |
| Glutamic acid ? | 2.4 g |
| Glycine ? | 0.77 g |
| Proline ? | 0.57 g |
| Serine ? | 0.66 g |
Individual fatty acids (10)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) ? | 0.014 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) ? | 0.055 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) ? | 3.7 g |
| SFA 14:0 ? | 0.014 g |
| SFA 16:0 ? | 1.3 g |
| SFA 18:0 ? | 0.25 g |
| MUFA 18:1 ? | 2.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 ? | 0.33 g |
| MUFA 16:1 ? | 0.045 g |
| MUFA 20:1 ? | 0.014 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Retinol C | 22 µg |
|---|
Other components (6)
| Water ? | 63.2 g |
|---|---|
| Ash ? | 2.1 g |
| Energy ? | 782 kJ |
| Vitamin A, IU ? | 97 IU |
| Folic acid Z | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shellfish, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Shrimp, NFS | 146 | 15.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.7 g |
| Frog legs | 220 | 14.4 g | 11.7 g | 12.4 g |
| Crab, soft shell | 227 | 15.5 g | 11.7 g | 12.7 g |
| Clams, NFS | 143 | 16.1 g | 6.7 g | 5.2 g |
| Shrimp scampi | 192 | 15.4 g | 2.3 g | 13 g |
| Octopus | 226 | 13.2 g | 13.4 g | 13 g |
| Escargot | 158 | 20 g | 2.5 g | 6.9 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in fish?
100 g of fish has 187 kcal. 1 cup (205 g): about 383 kcal. 3 oz (85 g): about 159 kcal.
Is fish high in protein?
Fish contains 16 g of protein per 100 g (32% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 32.9 g in 1 cup (205 g). About 35% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other finfish and shellfish products, that is in the lowest quarter (median 19.9 g).
How many carbs are in fish?
Fish has 9.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber.
How much fat is in fish?
Fish contains 9.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.5 g is saturated (8% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does fish contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (75% DV), Vitamin B12 (50% DV), Niacin (B3) (42% DV), copper (16% DV) and phosphorus (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in fish?
100 g contains 402 mg of sodium, 17% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does fish have the same nutrition not specified and cooked?
No. Per 100 g, fish, tuna salad has 187 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.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 175160. 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).
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