White tuna (canned in water, drained) nutrition facts
Per 1 can · 172 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein41g78% of calories
- Carbs0g0% of calories
- Fat5.1g22% of calories
- ✓ Protein-dense
- ✓ Keto-friendly
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of White tuna (canned in water, drained) (1 can, 172 g) has 220 calories, with 41 g of protein, 0 g of carbohydrates and 5.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (78% of calories). It is high in protein (81% DV), Vitamin D (23% DV) and niacin (62% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 28% and 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein81%
- Vitamin D23%
- Niacin62%
- Vitamin B629%
- Vitamin B1284%
- Iron21%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E10%
- Magnesium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Cholesterol24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 can (172 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 10 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 3 μg | 23% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 4 μg | 4% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 1% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 62% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) | 3 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 84% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
| Choline | 50 mg | 9% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 24 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 408 mg | 9% |
| Magnesium | 57 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 373 mg | 53% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 113 μg | 205% |
Full breakdown · 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 4 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.4 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 6 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 3 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 4 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 10 μg | — |
| Serine | 2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.5 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 2 g | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 3 μg | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- Trader Joe's Sea Salt Added Solid White Albacore Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil195
- White tuna (canned in oil, drained, unsalted)186
- White tuna (canned in oil, drained)186
- Bumble Bee Tuna, in Vegetable Oil, White, Solid, Albacore150
- Bumble Bee Tuna, in Vegetable Oil, Solid White Albacore142
- White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted)128
- White tuna (canned in water, drained)128
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- 220 calTrader Joe's Sea Salt Added Solid White Albacore Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 can drainedsame cal
Burning 220 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 42minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White tuna (canned in water, drained)?
One serving of White tuna (canned in water, drained) (1 can) has 220 calories, which works out to 128 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is White tuna (canned in water, drained) high in protein?
Yes. It has 41 g of protein per serving, and 78% of its calories come from protein (18 g of protein per 100 calories).
Is White 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 White tuna (canned in water, drained)?
648 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in White 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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