Light canned tuna in water, drained

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

77 calories in 3 oz (85 g). Per 100 g, protein: 19 g, carbohydrates: 0.08 g, fat: 0.94 g.

Among the other records in Finfish and Shellfish Products, per 100 g: less potassium than 89%, and more iron than 85%.

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Serving
1
= 85 g
77KCAL
Where the calories come from

Light canned tuna in water, drained, 3 oz

77 calories

  • Protein16.1 g84% of calories
  • Carbs0.068 g0% of calories

    incl. 0 g sugars

  • Fat0.8 g9% of calories

The nutrients listed account for 94% of the calories.

How values are estimated

  • Estimated upper bound: carbohydrate minus an assumed 0 g fiber because fiber was not reported.

The source table below keeps USDA's reported values. — means not reported.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size3 oz (85 g)
Amount per serving
Calories77
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.8 g1%
Saturated Fat 0.19 g1%
Trans Fat 0.002 g
Cholesterol 30.6 mg10%
Sodium 186 mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 0.068 g0%
Total Sugars 0 g
Protein 16.1 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg5%
Calcium 15.3 mg1%
Iron 1.4 mg8%
Potassium 150 mg3%

* 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 B1291% 2.2 µg
  • Niacin (B3)53% 8.4 mg
  • Vitamin B616% 0.27 mg
  • Riboflavin (B2)5% 0.07 mg
  • Vitamin D5% 1 µg
  • Pantothenic acid (B5)3% 0.13 mg
  • Thiamin (B1)2% 0.025 mg

minerals

% of the Daily Value in this serving

  • Selenium105% 57.6 µg
  • Phosphorus9% 116 mg
  • Sodium8% 186 mg
  • Iron8% 1.4 mg
  • Zinc5% 0.56 mg
  • Magnesium5% 19.3 mg
  • Copper5% 0.041 mg
  • Potassium3% 150 mg
  • Calcium1% 15.3 mg
  • Manganese1% 0.016 mg

Little or none: Iodine.

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.

  • Potassium

    Lower than 89%

    Same value as 0 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Iron

    Higher than 85%

    Same value as 2 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Total fat

    Lower than 78%

    Same value as 0 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Carbohydrates

    Higher than 76%

    Same value as 0 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Calories

    Lower than 75%

    Same value as 6 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

  • Sodium

    Higher than 69%

    Same value as 0 of 287 other records.

    leastmost

Questions

How many calories are in light canned tuna in water, drained?
3 oz (85 g): 77 calories; protein: 16.1 g, carbohydrates: 0.068 g, fat: 0.8 g.
How much protein is in light canned tuna in water, drained?
19 g per 100 g. Its estimated share of calories is 84%, using 4 kcal per gram of protein.
How many net carbs are in light canned tuna in water, drained?
estimated 0.08 g per 100 g. Estimated upper bound: carbohydrate minus an assumed 0 g fiber because fiber was not reported.

Similar foods

All 110 reported nutrients, per 100 g+
Water79 g
Energy (Atwater General Factors)85 kcal
Energy (Atwater Specific Factors)90 kcal
Energy90 kcal
Energy376 kj
Nitrogen3 g
Protein19 g
Total lipid (fat)0.94 g
Total fat (NLEA)0.6 g
Ash0.98 g
Carbohydrate, by difference0.08 g
Sugars, Total0 g
Sucrose0 g
Glucose0 g
Fructose0 g
Lactose0 g
Maltose0 g
Galactose0 g
Calcium, Ca18 mg
Iron, Fe1.7 mg
Magnesium, Mg22.7 mg
Phosphorus, P137 mg
Potassium, K176 mg
Sodium, Na219 mg
Zinc, Zn0.66 mg
Copper, Cu0.048 mg
Manganese, Mn0.019 mg
Iodine, I0 µg
Selenium, Se67.8 µg
Thiamin0.03 mg
Riboflavin0.082 mg
Niacin9.9 mg
Pantothenic acid0.15 mg
Vitamin B-60.32 mg
Vitamin B-122.6 µg
Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units47 iu
Vitamin D (D2 + D3)1.2 µg
Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)1.2 µg
25-hydroxycholecalciferol0 µg
Fatty acids, total saturated0.22 g
SFA 4:00.001 g
SFA 5:00 g
SFA 6:00 g
SFA 7:00 g
SFA 8:00 g
SFA 9:00 g
SFA 10:00.002 g
SFA 11:00 g
SFA 12:00 g
SFA 14:00.011 g
SFA 15:00.005 g
SFA 16:00.13 g
SFA 17:00.007 g
SFA 18:00.054 g
SFA 20:00.002 g
SFA 21:00.001 g
SFA 22:00.002 g
SFA 23:00 g
SFA 24:00.002 g
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated0.11 g
MUFA 12:10 g
MUFA 14:1 c0 g
MUFA 15:10 g
MUFA 16:1 c0.016 g
MUFA 17:10.003 g
MUFA 17:1 c0.003 g
MUFA 18:1 c0.086 g
MUFA 20:10.004 g
MUFA 20:1 c0.003 g
MUFA 22:1 c0 g
MUFA 22:1 n-90 g
MUFA 22:1 n-110 g
MUFA 24:1 c0.006 g
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated0.26 g
PUFA 18:2 c0.013 g
PUFA 18:2 n-6 c,c0.013 g
PUFA 18:2 CLAs0 g
PUFA 18:3 c0.002 g
PUFA 18:3 n-3 c,c,c (ALA)0.002 g
PUFA 18:3 n-6 c,c,c0 g
PUFA 18:40.002 g
PUFA 20:2 c0.002 g
PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c0.002 g
PUFA 20:3 c0 g
PUFA 20:3 n-30 g
PUFA 20:3 n-60 g
PUFA 20:3 n-90 g
PUFA 22:30 g
PUFA 20:40.022 g
PUFA 20:4c0.022 g
PUFA 20:5c0.025 g
PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA)0.025 g
PUFA 22:20 g
PUFA 22:5 c0.004 g
PUFA 22:40.002 g
PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA)0.004 g
PUFA 22:6 c0.2 g
PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA)0.2 g
Fatty acids, total trans0.002 g
Fatty acids, total trans-monoenoic0.002 g
TFA 14:1 t0 g
TFA 16:1 t0.001 g
TFA 18:1 t0.001 g
TFA 20:1 t0 g
TFA 22:1 t0 g
Fatty acids, total trans-dienoic0 g
TFA 18:2 t not further defined0 g
Fatty acids, total trans-polyenoic0 g
TFA 18:3 t0 g
Cholesterol36 mg

Source: USDA Foundation Foods: analyzed samples with full documentation. FDC ID 334194, published 2019-04-01. Daily Values are the FDA's for adults and children 4 years and older. How we process USDA's data.