Calories in Tuna salad, made with light mayonnaise
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Tuna salad, made with light mayonnaise contains 106 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (238 g) provides about 252 kcal.
Roughly 46% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from protein and 18% from carbohydrates (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 63% of the Daily Value for selenium, 54% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 32% 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 | 106 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 5.4 g | 7% |
| Saturated fat C | 0.88 g | 4% |
| Cholesterol C | 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium C | 464 mg | 20% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 4.8 g | 2% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.4 g | 1% |
| Total sugars C | 2.7 g | |
| Protein C | 9.8 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 19 µg | 2% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.7 mg | 0.8% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.6 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.74 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin K C | 23 µg | 19% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.021 mg | 2% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.056 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 5.1 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.17 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 11 µg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.3 µg | 54% |
| Choline C | 18.3 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 21 mg | 2% |
| Iron C | 0.92 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 78 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 155 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.38 mg | 3% |
| Copper C | 0.033 mg | 4% |
| Selenium C | 34.7 µg | 63% |
% 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 37%
- Carbohydrates 18%
- Fat 46%
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)
- Sugars2.7 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat5.4 gbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat0.88 gbelow the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium464 mgin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal9.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water78.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 3 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.013 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.1 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 2.5 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.001 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.009 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.59 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.23 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.35 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.015 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.015 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0.009 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 95 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 83 µg |
| Retinol C | 10 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 7 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 17 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 78.6 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 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 light creamy dressing | 78 | 9.8 g | 7.4 g | 1.2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pork chow mein or chop suey, no noodles | 98 | 10.3 g | 3.9 g | 4.3 g |
| Shrimp and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 118 | 9.5 g | 4.9 g | 6.6 g |
| Restaurant, Chinese, chicken and vegetables | 95 | 8.2 g | 5.4 g | 4.6 g |
| Chicken or turkey and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 95 | 8.2 g | 5.4 g | 4.6 g |
| Shellfish mixture and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 122 | 9.7 g | 5.6 g | 6.6 g |
| Shrimp and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 116 | 9.2 g | 5.2 g | 6.4 g |
| Shellfish mixture and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no potatoes, soy-based sauce | 120 | 9.4 g | 5.9 g | 6.4 g |
| McDONALD'S Bacon Ranch Salad with Crispy Chicken | 122 | 8.8 g | 6.1 g | 6.3 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 106 kcal. 1 cup (238 g): about 252 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 23.3 g in 1 cup (238 g). About 37% 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 4.8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.4 g of fiber and 2.7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tuna salad?
Tuna salad contains 5.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0.88 g is saturated (4% 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 (63% DV), Vitamin B12 (54% DV), Niacin (B3) (32% DV), Vitamin K (19% 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 464 mg of sodium, 20% 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 2706829. 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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