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White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted)
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White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) nutrition facts

Per 1 can ยท 172 g

Calories
220
11%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    41g
    78% of calories
  • Carbs
    0g
    0% of calories
  • Fat
    5.1g
    22% of calories
Portion
  • โœ“ Protein-dense
  • โœ“ Keto-friendly
  • โœ“ Low sodium

At a glance

One serving of White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) (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), niacin (62% DV) and Vitamin B6 (29% DV). Keep an eye on cholesterol, which provides 24% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
128cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
18g
Net carbs
0g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0g

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein81%
  • Niacin62%
  • Vitamin B629%
  • Vitamin B1284%
  • Iron21%
  • Phosphorus53%

Good source of

10โ€“19% of the daily value

  • Magnesium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Cholesterol24%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 can (172 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A10 ฮผg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
1%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
6%
Niacin10 mg
62%
Vitamin B60.4 mg
29%
Folate (B9)3 ฮผg
1%
Vitamin B122 ฮผg
84%
Pantothenic acid0.2 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium24 mg
2%
Iron2 mg
21%
Potassium408 mg
9%
Magnesium57 mg
14%
Phosphorus373 mg
53%
Zinc1 mg
8%
Copper0.1 mg
7%
Manganese0 mg
1%
Selenium113 ฮผg
205%
Full breakdown ยท 26 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 gโ€”
Arginine2 gโ€”
Aspartic acid4 gโ€”
Cystine0.4 gโ€”
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)1 gโ€”
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 gโ€”
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.4 gโ€”
Glutamic acid6 gโ€”
Glycine2 gโ€”
Histidine1 gโ€”
Isoleucine2 gโ€”
Leucine3 gโ€”
Lysine4 gโ€”
Methionine1 gโ€”
Monounsaturated fats1 gโ€”
Phenylalanine2 gโ€”
Polyunsaturated fats2 gโ€”
Proline1 gโ€”
Retinol10 ฮผgโ€”
Serine2 gโ€”
Threonine2 gโ€”
Total omega 32 gโ€”
Total omega 60 gโ€”
Tryptophan0.5 gโ€”
Tyrosine1 gโ€”
Valine2 gโ€”

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 220 calories

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

  • 42min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 26min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 18min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 31min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

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

One serving of White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted) (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, unsalted) 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, 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 White tuna (canned in water, drained, unsalted)?

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

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