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Light tuna, canned in water calories and nutrition facts
100 grams of light tuna, canned in water contains 116 calories, with 25.5 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrate and 0.8 g of fat. Most of its calories come from protein.
Where the calories come from
Protein 93% Carbs 0% Fat 7%
How light tuna, canned in water compares
Per 100 g, against the closest fish & seafood in this database.
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light tuna, canned in water | 116 kcal | 25.5 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Haddock, smoked | 116 kcal | 25.2 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Burbot, cooked | 115 kcal | 24.8 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| Pumpkinseed sunfish, cooked | 114 kcal | 24.9 g | 0 g | 0.9 g |
| Perch, cooked | 117 kcal | 24.9 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
Nutrition facts for light tuna, canned in water
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Calories | 116 kcal |
| Protein | 25.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
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Vitamins and minerals in light tuna, canned in water
Per 100 g, highest share of the Daily Value first. %DV = the adult Daily Value (FDA reference). USDA reference data — not medical advice.
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Selenium | 80.4 µg | 146% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg | 125% |
| Niacin (B3) | 13.3 mg | 83% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 21% |
| Phosphorus | 163 mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 7% |
| Magnesium | 27 mg | 6% |
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Calories in common light tuna, canned in water servings
How many calories in a portion of light tuna, canned in water — reference serving estimates with the gram weight shown.
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz (85 g) | 99 kcal | 22 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 100 g (100 g) | 116 kcal | 26 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 1 can (165 g) | 191 kcal | 42 g | 0 g | 1 g |
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in light tuna, canned in water?
Light tuna, canned in water has 116 calories per 100 grams.
How much protein is in light tuna, canned in water?
Light tuna, canned in water contains 25.5 g of protein per 100 g.
Is light tuna, canned in water low in carbs?
Yes by the numbers: Light tuna, canned in water has 0 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. People following low-carb or keto approaches often include foods in this range — portion size and your own plan still decide.
Is light tuna, canned in water a good source of protein?
Light tuna, canned in water provides 25.5 g of protein per 100 g — about 93% of its calories come from protein.
Are these light tuna, canned in water calories exact?
No. These are per-100-gram reference values from the USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy source family. Portion size, ripeness, cut and cooking method all change the real number, so treat them as an estimate and log your own portion.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy #171986 (2018-04 release). US Government work — public domain in the United States. Reference values per 100 g edible portion.
