Tuna chunks in brine

Packaged product Fish and Seafood John West

Tuna chunks in brine contains 105 kcal per 100 g.

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 154 kcal per 100 g across 16 products.

100 g provides 171% of the Daily Value for iodine, 132% of the Daily Value for selenium and 118% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12.

The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.

Tuna chunks in brine by John West, product photo
Photo: Open Food Facts, CC BY-SA 3.0, Open Food Facts contributors
105kcal per 100 g
25 gprotein
0 gcarbohydrates
0.7 gfat

Nutrition facts

The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 105 kcal
Total fat L 0.7 g 0.9%
Saturated fat L 0.2 g 1%
Cholesterol L 25.3 mg 8%
Sodium L 360 mg 16%
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 25 g 50%
Vitamin A L 198 µg22%
Vitamin C L 1 mg1%
Vitamin D L 5.8 µg29%
Vitamin E L 0.89 mg6%
Thiamin (B1) L 0.097 mg8%
Riboflavin (B2) L 0.09 mg7%
Niacin (B3) L 8.2 mg51%
Pantothenic acid (B5) L 0.49 mg10%
Vitamin B6 L 0.4 mg24%
Folate (B9) L 10.1 µg3%
Vitamin B12 L 2.8 µg118%
Calcium L 15.8 mg1%
Iron L 1.4 mg8%
Magnesium L 26.5 mg6%
Phosphorus L 172 mg14%
Potassium L 322 mg7%
Zinc L 0.42 mg4%
Copper L 0.12 mg13%
Manganese L 0.033 mg1%
Selenium L 72.5 µg132%
Iodine L 257 µg171%

% 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%105kcal / 100 g
  • 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

Iodine171%Selenium132%Vitamin B12118%Niacin (B3)51%Vitamin D29%Vitamin B624%Vitamin A22%Phosphorus14%Copper13%Pantothenic acid (B5)10%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein25 gabove the median for fish and seafood (median 22.1 g)
  • Fat0.7 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 7.4 g)
  • Saturated fat0.2 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 1.1 g)
  • Sodium360 mgabove the median for fish and seafood (median 318 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal23.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
  • Water62.4 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms

Full nutrient profile

Sugars and starch (1)
Starch L0 g
Carotenoids (1)
Beta-carotene L0 µg
Other components (2)
Water L62.4 g
Alcohol L0 g

Product details

Brand
John West
Barcode
5000171060501
Category
Tinned fish
Nutri-Score
A as computed by Open Food Facts
NOVA group
3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts

Ingredients

tuna, water, 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.

Source of the nutrition information

  • Open Food Facts, record 5000171060501. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tuna chunks in brine?

100 g of Tuna chunks in brine has 105 kcal.

Is Tuna chunks in brine high in protein?

Tuna chunks in brine contains 25 g of protein per 100 g (50% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 94% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is above the median (median 22.1 g).

How many carbs are in Tuna chunks in brine?

Tuna chunks in brine has 0 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.

How much fat is in Tuna chunks in brine?

Tuna chunks in brine contains 0.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.2 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Tuna chunks in brine contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iodine (171% DV), selenium (132% DV), Vitamin B12 (118% DV), Niacin (B3) (51% DV) and Vitamin D (29% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Tuna chunks in brine?

100 g contains 360 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.