Light tuna (canned in oil, drained) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.3g62% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat2.3g38% of calories
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Light tuna (canned in oil, drained) (1 oz, 28 g) has 56 calories, with 8.3 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 2.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (62% of calories). It is high in niacin (22% DV), Vitamin B12 (26% DV) and selenium (39% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Niacin22%
- Vitamin B1226%
- Selenium39%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin D13%
- Vitamin K10%
- Phosphorus13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 7 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 2 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 2% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 26% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 8 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 9 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 88 mg | 13% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 22 μg | 39% |
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.5 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.5 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 9 μg | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.4 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 7 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.3 g | — |
| Valine | 0.4 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 2 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 56 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 11minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 7minCycling (moderate)
- 5minRunning (6 mph)
- 8minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Light tuna (canned in oil, drained)?
One serving of Light tuna (canned in oil, drained) (1 oz) has 56 calories, which works out to 198 calories per 100 g. That is about 2.8% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Light tuna (canned in oil, drained) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 62% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Light tuna (canned in oil, drained) keto-friendly?
It can fit a ketogenic diet: 0 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 0% of calories.
How much sodium is in Light tuna (canned in oil, drained)?
118 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Light tuna (canned in oil, drained)?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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