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Light tuna (canned in water, drained)
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Light tuna (canned in water, drained) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz · 28 g

Calories
24
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    5.5g
    89% of calories
  • Carbs
    0g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    0.3g
    11% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Keto-friendly
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Low sodium
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Light tuna (canned in water, drained) (1 oz, 28 g) has 24 calories, with 5.5 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 0.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (89% of calories). It is high in Vitamin B12 (30% DV) and selenium (36% DV).

Per 100 g
86cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
23g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g
0 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Vitamin B1230%
  • Selenium36%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Niacin18%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 oz (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A5 μg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0.3 μg
2%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0.1 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin3 mg
18%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
7%
Folate (B9)1 μg
0%
Vitamin B121 μg
30%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
1%
Choline8 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium5 mg
1%
Iron0.5 mg
6%
Potassium51 mg
1%
Magnesium7 mg
2%
Phosphorus39 mg
6%
Zinc0.2 mg
2%
Copper0 mg
2%
Manganese0 mg
0%
Selenium20 μg
36%
Full breakdown · 34 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.3 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.1 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride5 μg—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.3 g—
Histidine0.2 g—
Isoleucine0.2 g—
Leucine0.4 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.5 g—
Methionine0.2 g—
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—
Proline0.2 g—
Retinol5 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.2 g—
Total omega 30.1 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.3 g—
Vitamin D30.3 μg—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

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Burning 24 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 5min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 3min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Light tuna (canned in water, drained)?

One serving of Light tuna (canned in water, drained) (1 oz) has 24 calories, which works out to 86 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Light tuna (canned in water, drained) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 5.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 89% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Light tuna (canned in water, 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 water, drained)?

70 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Light tuna (canned in water, 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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