Light tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 oz ยท 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein7.2g94% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat0.2g6% of calories
- โ Keto-friendly
- โ Low calorie
- โ Fat free
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Low sodium
- โ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Light tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) (1 oz, 28 g) has 33 calories, with 7.2 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 0.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (94% of calories). It is high in niacin (24% DV), Vitamin B12 (35% DV) and selenium (41% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Niacin24%
- Vitamin B1235%
- Selenium41%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
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 C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 24% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 8% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 ฮผg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 ฮผg | 35% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 67 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 46 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 23 ฮผg | 41% |
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | โ |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | โ |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | โ |
| Fluoride | 5 ฮผg | โ |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | โ |
| Glycine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Histidine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Isoleucine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Leucine | 1 g | โ |
| Lysine | 1 g | โ |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | โ |
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | โ |
| Proline | 0.3 g | โ |
| Serine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Threonine | 0.3 g | โ |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | โ |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | โ |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | โ |
| Tyrosine | 0.2 g | โ |
| Valine | 0.4 g | โ |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 33 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 6minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 4minCycling (moderate)
- 3minRunning (6 mph)
- 5minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Light tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted)?
One serving of Light tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) (1 oz) has 33 calories, which works out to 116 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Light tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 7.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 94% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Light tuna (canned in water, 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 water, drained, unsalted)?
14 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, unsalted)?
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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