Light Tuna in Water
Packaged product Fish and Seafood StarKist
Light Tuna in Water contains 95 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 pouch, 74 g (74 g) provides about 70 kcal.
Roughly 94% of its calories come from protein, with 6% 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 125 kcal per 100 g across 1,262 products.
100 g provides 173% of the Daily Value for selenium, 135% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 84% 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 | 95 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0.68 g | 0.9% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 47 mg | 16% |
| Sodium L | 405 mg | 18% |
| 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 | 23 g | 46% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 13.5 mg | 84% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.22 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 3.2 µg | 135% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron L | 0.97 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 183 mg | 15% |
| Potassium L | 216 mg | 5% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 95 µg | 173% |
% 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 94%
- Fat 6%
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
- Fat0.68 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 4 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 0.7 g)
- Sodium405 mgabove the median for fish and seafood (median 381 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal24.2 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 | 0.68 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 32 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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 | 94.6 kcal | 95 kcal |
| Protein | 23 g | 23 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.68 g | 0.68 g |
| Fiber | n/a | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | n/a |
| Sodium | 405 mg | 405 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- StarKist
- Barcode
- 0080000515582
- Label serving
- 1 pouch (74 g)
- Category
- Canned tunas
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Light tuna, water, vegetable broth, 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 Light Tuna in Water?
100 g of Light Tuna in Water has 95 kcal. Serving, 1 pouch, 74 g (74 g): about 70 kcal.
Is Light Tuna in Water high in protein?
Light Tuna in Water contains 23 g of protein per 100 g (46% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17 g in serving, 1 pouch, 74 g (74 g). About 94% of its calories come from protein.
How many carbs are in Light Tuna in Water?
Light Tuna in Water has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Light Tuna in Water?
Light Tuna in Water contains 0.68 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Light Tuna in Water contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (173% DV), Vitamin B12 (135% DV), Niacin (B3) (84% DV), phosphorus (15% DV) and Vitamin B6 (13% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Light Tuna in Water?
100 g contains 405 mg of sodium, 18% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated May 3, 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 2490089. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated February 1, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0080000515582. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated May 3, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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