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Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids

Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion

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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.

4%
90 kcal Calories
38%
19.0 g Protein
0%
0.1 g Carbs
1%
0.9 g Fat

Very good nutrient density 52/100

How many beneficial nutrients Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.

Caloric ratio

Where the calories in Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.

What Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is a good source of

Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).

Selenium146% Vitamin B12125% Niacin (B3)83% Protein38% Vitamin D23% Vitamin B621% Phosphorus13%

Full nutrition breakdown

  • Beneficial
  • Moderate
  • Limit
  • Neutral

Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.

CarbohydratesAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrate0.1 g
0%
Dietary Fiber0.0 g
0%
Total Sugars0.0 g—
Fats & Fatty AcidsAmount% DV
Total Fat0.9 g
1%
Saturated Fat0.2 g
1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g—
Trans Fat0.0 g—
Omega-3 Fatty Acids2.0 mg—
Omega-6 Fatty Acids9.0 mg—
Protein & Amino AcidsAmount% DV
Protein19.0 g
38%
Histidine751.0 mg—
Isoleucine1,175.0 mg—
Leucine2,073.0 mg—
Lysine2,343.0 mg—
Methionine755.0 mg—
Phenylalanine996.0 mg—
Threonine1,118.0 mg—
Tryptophan286.0 mg—
Valine1,314.0 mg—
VitaminsAmount% DV
Vitamin A (RAE)17.0 mcg
2%
Vitamin C0.0 mg
0%
Vitamin D4.5 mcg
23%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K0.2 mcg
0%
Thiamin (B1)0.0 mg
3%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin (B3)13.3 mg
83%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
21%
Folate (B9)4.0 mcg
1%
Vitamin B123.0 mcg
125%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.2 mg
4%
Choline29.3 mg
5%
Betaine2.7 mg—
MineralsAmount% DV
Calcium18.0 mg
1%
Iron1.7 mg
9%
Magnesium27.0 mg
6%
Phosphorus163.0 mg
13%
Potassium237.0 mg
5%
Sodium338.0 mg
15%
Zinc0.8 mg
7%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.0 mg
1%
Selenium80.4 mcg
146%
Fluoride18.6 mcg—
SterolsAmount% DV
Cholesterol36.0 mg
12%
Phytosterols~—
OtherAmount% DV
Alcohol0.0 g—
Caffeine0.0 mg—
Theobromine0.0 mg—
Ash1.5 g—

About Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids

Canned light tuna is one of the most convenient proteins on a shelf — cooked, ready to eat, and good for years. Packed in water and drained, as this entry is, it's about as lean as fish comes, the foundation of quick sandwiches, salads and pasta bakes.

It's almost pure protein: very high in it, very low in fat and calories, with a useful dose of vitamin B12, selenium and some omega-3s (though less than oilier fish like salmon). 'Light' tuna is typically skipjack, which is smaller and lower in mercury than albacore (white) tuna — worth knowing if you eat it often.

Affordable, lean and shelf-stable, canned tuna is one of the easiest ways to get a quick hit of protein into a meal.

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids?

There are 90 calories in 100 g of Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids, or about 77 calories in 3 oz (85 g).

How much protein is in Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids?

Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids contains 19.0 g of protein per 100 g.

How many carbs are in Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids?

Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids has 0.1 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids?

Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids provides 0.9 g of total fat per 100 g.

What is Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids a good source of?

Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is an excellent source of Selenium (146% DV), Vitamin B12 (125% DV), Niacin (B3) (83% DV), Protein (38% DV), Vitamin D (23% DV) and Vitamin B6 (21% DV) and a good source of Phosphorus (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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