Canned light tuna in oil, drained

USDA name: Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids

168 calories in 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g, protein: 29.1 g, carbohydrates: 0 g, fat: 8.2 g.

Among the other records in Finfish and Shellfish Products, per 100 g: more protein than 97%, and more calories than 87%.

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Serving
1
= 85 g
168KCAL
Where the calories come from

Canned light tuna in oil, drained, 3 oz

168 calories

  • Protein24.8 g61% of calories
  • Carbs0 g0% of calories

    incl. 0 g fiber · 0 g sugars

  • Fat7 g39% of calories

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories168
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7 g9%
Saturated Fat 1.3 g7%
Cholesterol 15.3 mg5%
Sodium 354 mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 0 g0%
Dietary Fiber 0 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 24.8 g
Vitamin D 5.7 mcg28%
Calcium 11.1 mg1%
Iron 1.2 mg7%
Potassium 176 mg4%

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. — means not reported. Estimates use the assumptions explained on this page.

vitamins

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Vitamin B1278% 1.9 µg
  • Niacin (B3)66% 10.5 mg
  • Vitamin K31% 37.4 µg
  • Vitamin D28% 5.7 µg
  • Riboflavin (B2)8% 0.1 mg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)6% 0.31 mg
  • Vitamin B66% 0.093 mg
  • Vitamin E5% 0.74 mg
  • Choline5% 24.9 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)3% 0.032 mg
  • Vitamin A2% 19.6 µg
  • Folate1% 4.3 µg

Little or none: Vitamin C.

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Selenium117% 64.6 µg
  • Phosphorus21% 264 mg
  • Sodium15% 354 mg
  • Zinc7% 0.77 mg
  • Copper7% 0.06 mg
  • Iron7% 1.2 mg
  • Magnesium6% 26.4 mg
  • Potassium4% 176 mg
  • Calcium1% 11.1 mg
  • Manganese1% 0.013 mg

Amino acids

Grams in this serving. Essential amino acids are marked •

  • Glutamic acid3.7 g
  • Aspartic acid2.5 g
  • Lysine•2.3 g
  • Leucine•2 g
  • Alanine1.5 g
  • Arginine1.5 g
  • Valine•1.3 g
  • Glycine1.2 g
  • Isoleucine•1.1 g
  • Threonine•1.1 g
  • Serine1 g
  • Phenylalanine•0.97 g
  • Proline0.88 g
  • Tyrosine0.84 g
  • Methionine•0.73 g
  • Histidine•0.73 g
  • Tryptophan•0.28 g
  • Cystine0.27 g

How it compares

Against other records in Finfish and Shellfish Products, per 100 g. Each nutrient uses only records with a value; matching values are counted separately. Percentages are rounded.

  • Protein

    Higher than 97%

    Same value as 1 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Higher than 87%

    Same value as 1 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Higher than 85%

    Same value as 0 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Potassium

    Lower than 83%

    Same value as 1 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Higher than 83%

    Same value as 1 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 76%

    Same value as 1 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in canned light tuna in oil, drained?
3 oz (85 g): 168 calories; protein: 24.8 g, carbohydrates: 0 g, fat: 7 g.
How much protein is in canned light tuna in oil, drained?
29.1 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 59%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in canned light tuna in oil, drained?
0 g per 100 g. Calculated as carbohydrate minus fiber, floored at zero.

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All 97 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water59.8 g
Energy198 kcal
Energy830 kj
Protein29.1 g
Total lipid (fat)8.2 g
Ash2.8 g
Carbohydrate, by difference0 g
Fiber, total dietary0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium, Ca13 mg
Iron, Fe1.4 mg
Magnesium, Mg31 mg
Phosphorus, P311 mg
Potassium, K207 mg
Sodium, Na416 mg
Zinc, Zn0.9 mg
Copper, Cu0.071 mg
Manganese, Mn0.015 mg
Selenium, Se76 µg
Fluoride, F31 µg
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid0 mg
Thiamin0.038 mg
Riboflavin0.12 mg
Niacin12.4 mg
Pantothenic acid0.37 mg
Vitamin B-60.11 mg
Folate, total5 µg
Folic acid0 µg
Folate, food5 µg
Folate, DFE5 µg
Choline, total29.3 mg
Vitamin B-122.2 µg
Vitamin B-12, added0 µg
Vitamin A, RAE23 µg
Retinol23 µg
Carotene, beta0 µg
Carotene, alpha0 µg
Cryptoxanthin, beta0 µg
Vitamin A, IU77 iu
Lycopene0 µg
Lutein + zeaxanthin0 µg
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol)0.87 mg
Vitamin E, added0 mg
Tocopherol, beta0.02 mg
Tocopherol, gamma4 mg
Tocopherol, delta1.2 mg
Tocotrienol, alpha0.05 mg
Tocotrienol, beta0 mg
Tocotrienol, gamma0 mg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units269 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)6.7 µg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)6.7 µg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)44 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated1.5 g
SFA 4:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 10:00 g
SFA 12:00 g
SFA 14:00.027 g
SFA 16:01.4 g
SFA 18:00.092 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated2.9 g
MUFA 16:10.083 g
MUFA 18:12.8 g
MUFA 20:10.027 g
MUFA 22:10 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated2.9 g
PUFA 18:22.7 g
PUFA 18:30.074 g
PUFA 18:40 g
PUFA 20:40 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.027 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.1 g
Cholesterol18 mg
Tryptophan0.33 g
Threonine1.3 g
Isoleucine1.3 g
Leucine2.4 g
Lysine2.7 g
Methionine0.86 g
Cystine0.31 g
Phenylalanine1.1 g
Tyrosine0.98 g
Valine1.5 g
Arginine1.7 g
Histidine0.86 g
Alanine1.8 g
Aspartic acid3 g
Glutamic acid4.3 g
Glycine1.4 g
Proline1 g
Serine1.2 g
Alcohol, ethyl0 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

Source: USDA SR Legacy: the Standard Reference database, USDA's classic nutrient tables. FDC ID 173708, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.