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Calories in canned tuna in water
Canned tuna in water: about 86 calories per 100 g. A portion of 3 oz (85 g) has about 73 calories.
Calories and nutrients by portion
| Portion | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g (3.5 oz) | 100 g | 86 | 19.4 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 1 oz | 28 g | 24 | 5.5 g | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 73 | 16.5 g | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| 1 can | 165 g | 142 | 32.1 g | 0 g | 1.6 g |
| 1 cup, solid or chunks | 154 g | 132 | 29.9 g | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| 1 can (12.5 oz), drained | 315 g | 271 | 61.2 g | 0 g | 3 g |
Where the calories come from
- Protein 90%
- Carbs 0%
- Fat 10%
Shares are estimated with 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate and 9 per gram of fat.
Full nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 86 kcal |
| Protein | 19.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 1 g |
| of which saturated | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 36 mg |
| Sodium | 247 mg |
| Potassium | 179 mg |
| Calcium | 17 mg |
| Iron | 1.6 mg |
| Water | 78.1 g |
How it compares with other fish and seafood
Among the 6 fish and seafood listed on this site, canned tuna in water ranks number 1 from the lowest in calories per 100 g, and number 6 from the highest in protein per 100 g.
More calories per 100 g
- Shrimp (cooked) 99 cal
- Cod (cooked) 105 cal
- Tilapia (cooked) 128 cal
What 73 calories equal in exercise
For a 155 lb (70 kg) person, Harvard Health lists about 133 calories for 30 minutes of walking at 3.5 mph and about 288 for 30 minutes of running at 5 mph. By that chart, a portion of canned tuna in water (3 oz, 73 calories) equals about 16 minutes of walking or 8 minutes of running. Use the calories burned calculator for your own weight.
About these numbers
The figures come from the USDA FoodData Central entry “Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)”. They are reference averages, so brands, ripeness, cuts and recipes shift the real number. Treat them as estimates, and weigh food for the closest result.
Quick answers
How many calories are in canned tuna in water (3 oz)?
About 73 calories (≈). That is 3 oz (85 g) of canned tuna in water, using the USDA reference value of 86 calories per 100 g.
How many calories are in 100 grams of canned tuna in water?
About 86 calories (≈). One ounce (28 g) is about 24 calories.
How much protein is in canned tuna in water?
19.4 g per 100 g, and about 90% of its calories come from protein (≈). A portion of 3 oz has about 16.5 g.
Source
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 173709)
- U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- Harvard Health: calories burned in 30 minutes for people of three different weights
General information, not medical advice. Nutrient values are estimates and vary by product and portion.
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