Calories in Tuna salad, made with light creamy dressing
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Tuna salad, made with light creamy dressing contains 78 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (238 g) provides about 186 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from protein, with 37% from carbohydrates and 13% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for selenium, 53% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 31% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 78 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 1.2 g | 1% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.24 g | 1% |
| Cholesterol C | 18 mg | 6% |
| Sodium C | 488 mg | 21% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 7.4 g | 3% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 3.1 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 17 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.41 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 11.5 µg | 10% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.022 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.069 mg | 5% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5 mg | 31% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 53% |
| Choline C | 19.8 mg | 4% |
| Calcium C | 28 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.93 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 91 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 176 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper C | 0.028 mg | 3% |
| Selenium C | 33.8 µg | 61% |
% 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 50%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 13%
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
- Protein9.8 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Fiber0.4 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 0.7 g)
- Sugars3.1 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat1.2 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.24 gin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium488 mgin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal12.6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water80.3 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 0.23 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.49 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.012 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.097 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.33 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.002 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.012 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.15 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.057 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.045 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.011 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.004 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.005 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 86 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 76 µg |
| Retinol C | 9 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 16 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 80.3 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 11 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Other forms of Tuna salad
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise | 194 | 10.1 g | 2.9 g | 15.8 g |
| Tuna salad, made with light mayonnaise | 106 | 9.8 g | 4.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Tuna salad, made with mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 108 | 9.9 g | 5.9 g | 5.2 g |
| Tuna salad, made with light mayonnaise-type salad dressing | 106 | 9.8 g | 4.8 g | 5.4 g |
| Tuna salad, made with creamy dressing | 148 | 10 g | 4 g | 10.3 g |
| Tuna salad, made with Italian dressing | 106 | 9.8 g | 5.4 g | 5.1 g |
| Tuna salad, made with light Italian dressing | 76 | 9.8 g | 4.9 g | 2 g |
| Tuna salad, made with any type of fat free dressing | 72 | 9.6 g | 6.3 g | 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 68 | 9.4 g | 5.1 g | 1.1 g |
| Shrimp shish kabob with vegetables, excluding potatoes | 83 | 11.2 g | 5.7 g | 1.6 g |
| Shrimp chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 69 | 8.8 g | 4.3 g | 1.7 g |
| Stew, chicken | 84 | 9.2 g | 6.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Ceviche | 63 | 10.5 g | 3.6 g | 0.76 g |
| Gefilte fish | 82 | 10.4 g | 8.7 g | 0.41 g |
| Beef chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 82 | 10.8 g | 3.9 g | 2.6 g |
| Chicken or turkey garden salad, chicken and/or turkey, tomato and/or carrots, other vegetables, no dressing | 64 | 10.1 g | 3 g | 1.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tuna salad?
100 g of tuna salad has 78 kcal. 1 cup (238 g): about 186 kcal.
How much protein is in tuna salad?
Tuna salad contains 9.8 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 23.4 g in 1 cup (238 g). About 50% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in tuna salad?
Tuna salad has 7.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 3.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tuna salad?
Tuna salad contains 1.2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.24 g is saturated (1% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tuna salad contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (61% DV), Vitamin B12 (53% DV), Niacin (B3) (31% DV) and Vitamin B6 (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tuna salad?
100 g contains 488 mg of sodium, 21% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. 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: FNDDS (Survey), record 2706833. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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