⏱ 30 min total

Tuna Steak au Poivre

Name: Tuna Steak au Poivre
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: ¾ tbsp Tamari soy sauce; ⅝ tsp Black peppercorns; ½ tbsp Canola oil; ⅛ tsp Ginger root; 8 oz, boneless Yellowfin tuna; ⅛ tsp Granulated sugar; ¼ tbsp Lime juice; ¼ tsp Coriander seed; ¼ medium Scallions; ½ tbsp Water

Per 1 serving · 265 g · 10 ingredients

Calories

326

16%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
57g
72% of calories
Carbs
3g
4% of calories
Fat
8.3g
24% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense
✓ Keto-friendly
✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Tuna Steak au Poivre (265 g) has 326 calories, with 57 g of protein, 3 g of carbohydrates and 8.3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (72% of calories). It is high in protein (114% DV), Vitamin D (26% DV) and thiamine (22% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 37% and 29% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

123cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

18g

Net carbs

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

0.8g

0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein114%
Vitamin D26%
Thiamine22%
Riboflavin (B2)22%
Niacin266%
Vitamin B6165%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Vitamin E14%
Pantothenic acid14%
Copper15%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium37%
Cholesterol29%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min

1
Thinly slice the scallion. Cut the tuna into two steaks, each approximately 1-inch thick.
2
In a bowl, mix together the soy sauce, water, lime juice, ginger, sugar, and scallion.
3
Coarsely crush the peppercorns and coriander using a mortar and pestle or a heavy skillet. Sprinkle the tuna with 3/4 tsp salt, then press the spice mixture evenly over the fish.
4
Heat the oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Sear the tuna, turning once, for about 6 minutes for medium-rare.
5
Serve the tuna with the prepared dipping sauce.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (265 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	43 μg	5%
Vitamin C	2 mg	2%
Vitamin D	4 μg	26%
Vitamin E	2 mg	14%
Vitamin K	10 μg	8%
Thiamine	0.3 mg	22%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	22%
Niacin	42 mg	266%
Vitamin B6	2 mg	165%
Folate (B9)	10 μg	2%
Vitamin B12	5 μg	196%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	14%
Choline	153 mg	28%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	24 mg	2%
Iron	3 mg	32%
Potassium	1,067 mg	23%
Magnesium	90 mg	21%
Phosphorus	654 mg	93%
Zinc	1 mg	9%
Copper	0.1 mg	15%
Manganese	0.2 mg	8%
Selenium	206 μg	374%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	3 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0.1 g	—
Alpha carotene	0 μg	—
Arginine	3 g	—
Aspartic acid	6 g	—
Beta carotene	24 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	1 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.2 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	0.5 μg	—
Fructose	0 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	0 g	—
Glutamic acid	8 g	—
Glycine	3 g	—
Histidine	2 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	4 g	—
Lycopene	0.1 μg	—
Lysine	5 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	2 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	5 g	—
Phenylalanine	2 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	2 g	—
Proline	2 g	—
Retinol	41 μg	—
Serine	2 g	—
Starch	0 g	—
Sucrose	1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	1 g	—
Tryptophan	1 g	—
Tyrosine	2 g	—
Valine	3 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	4 μg	—

Burning 326 calories

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

62min
Walking (3.5 mph)
39min
Cycling (moderate)
27min
Running (6 mph)
46min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Tuna Steak au Poivre?

One serving of Tuna Steak au Poivre (1 serving) has 326 calories, which works out to 123 calories per 100 g. That is about 16% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Tuna Steak au Poivre high in protein?

Yes. It has 57 g of protein per serving, and 72% of its calories come from protein (18 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Tuna Steak au Poivre keto-friendly?

It can fit a ketogenic diet: 2 g of net carbs per serving, with carbs making up 4% of calories.

How much sodium is in Tuna Steak au Poivre?

858 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Tuna Steak au Poivre?

0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (265 g)

Calories326

% Daily Value*

Total fat 8.3g	11%
Saturated fat 0.8g	4%
Trans fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 89mg	29%
Sodium 858mg	37%
Total carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary fiber 0.8g	3%
Total sugars 0.9g
Protein 57g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

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