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Tuna In Water

Packaged product Fish and Seafood El Mexicano

Tuna In Water contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g) provides about 40 kcal.

Roughly 80% of its calories come from protein, with 20% from carbohydrates and 0% from fat (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 1,368 products.

100 g provides 18% of the Daily Value for Vitamin C.

The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.

71kcal per 100 g
14.3 gprotein
3.6 gcarbohydrates
0 gfat
40kcal in serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g)

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts for the selected amount
NutrientAmount per 100 g% DV
Calories L 71 kcal
Total fat L 0 g 0%
Saturated fat L 0 g 0%
Trans fat L 0 g
Cholesterol L 27 mg 9%
Sodium L 286 mg 12%
Total carbohydrates L 3.6 g 1%
Dietary fiber L 1.8 g 6%
Total sugars L 0 g
Protein L 14.3 g 29%
Vitamin A L 0 µg0%
Vitamin C L 16.1 mg18%
Calcium L 0 mg0%
Iron L 0.64 mg4%

% 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: 80%Carbohydrates: 20%71kcal / 100 g
  • Protein 80%
  • Carbohydrates 20%

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

Vitamin C18%Iron4%Vitamin A0%Calcium0%

Nutritional insights

  • Protein14.3 gin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 23 g)
  • Fiber1.8 gin the top quarter of fish and seafood (median 0 g)
  • Fat0 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)
  • Sodium286 mgin the lowest quarter of fish and seafood (median 388 mg)
  • Protein per 100 kcal20.1 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels

Full nutrient profile

Other components (1)
Vitamin A, IU L0 IU

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 FactsUSDA Branded
Calories 71 kcal71 kcal
Protein 14.3 g14.3 g
Carbohydrates 3.6 g3.6 g
Fat 0 g0 g
Fiber 1.8 g1.8 g
Sugars 0 g0 g
Sodium 286 mg286 mg

Product details

Brand
El Mexicano
Barcode
0081697003567
Label serving
2 ONZ (56 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

Tuna, water, red and green chili peppers, vinegar, sugar, salt, vegetable broth [pea and carrot extract], citric acid, yeast extract.

As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.

Ingredient guides: VinegarSugarSaltYeast

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

Source of the nutrition information

  • USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 1902808. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated August 23, 2018. Imported November 6, 2026.
  • Open Food Facts, record 0081697003567. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated April 23, 2020. 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 Tuna In Water?

100 g of Tuna In Water has 71 kcal. Serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g): about 40 kcal.

Is Tuna In Water high in protein?

Tuna In Water contains 14.3 g of protein per 100 g (29% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 8 g in serving, 2 onz, 56 g (56 g). About 80% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other fish and seafood, that is in the lowest quarter (median 23 g).

How many carbs are in Tuna In Water?

Tuna In Water has 3.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.

How much fat is in Tuna In Water?

Tuna In Water contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).

What vitamins and minerals does Tuna In Water contain?

Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin C (18% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.

How much sodium is in Tuna In Water?

100 g contains 286 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.

Where does this nutrition data come from?

From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated April 23, 2020. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.