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Light tuna (canned in oil, drained, unsalted)
Fish & Seafood

Light tuna (canned in oil, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 oz ยท 28 g

Calories
56
3%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    8.3g
    62% of calories
  • Carbs
    0g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    2.3g
    38% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Keto-friendly
  • โœ“ Low fat
  • โœ“ Low saturated fat
  • โœ“ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of Light tuna (canned in oil, drained, unsalted) (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).

Per 100 g
198cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
15g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Niacin22%
  • Vitamin B1226%
  • Selenium39%

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Phosphorus13%

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 C0 mg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
3%
Niacin4 mg
22%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)1 ฮผg
0%
Vitamin B121 ฮผg
26%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium4 mg
0%
Iron0.4 mg
5%
Potassium59 mg
1%
Magnesium9 mg
2%
Phosphorus88 mg
13%
Zinc0.3 mg
2%
Copper0 mg
2%
Manganese0 mg
0%
Selenium22 ฮผg
39%
Full breakdown ยท 25 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.5 gโ€”
Arginine0.5 gโ€”
Aspartic acid1 gโ€”
Cystine0.1 gโ€”
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 gโ€”
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 gโ€”
Fluoride9 ฮผgโ€”
Glutamic acid1 gโ€”
Glycine0.4 gโ€”
Histidine0.2 gโ€”
Isoleucine0.4 gโ€”
Leucine1 gโ€”
Lysine1 gโ€”
Methionine0.2 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Phenylalanine0.3 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Proline0.3 gโ€”
Serine0.3 gโ€”
Threonine0.4 gโ€”
Total omega 30 gโ€”
Total omega 60 gโ€”
Tryptophan0.1 gโ€”
Tyrosine0.3 gโ€”
Valine0.4 gโ€”

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 56 calories

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

  • 11min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 7min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 5min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 8min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

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

One serving of Light tuna (canned in oil, drained, unsalted) (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, unsalted) 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, unsalted) 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, unsalted)?

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

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