Home › Food database › Tuna
🐠 Tuna: calories and nutrition
Per 1 can (142 g) — the same values SkinnyScan uses when you scan.
Nutrition facts
| Per 1 can | Per 100 g | |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 191 kcal | 135 kcal |
| Protein | 42 g | 29.6 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 1 g |
| of which saturates | 0.4 g | 0.3 g |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 562 mg | 396 mg |
Where the calories come from
Protein 93% · Carbs 0% · Fat 7%
How it compares
Against the 72 foods in the SkinnyScan database, tuna is:
- higher in protein than 99% of the foods in our database
- relatively high in sodium (24% DV per serving)
Common questions
How many calories are in tuna?
1 can of tuna (142 g) contains about 191 calories.
Is tuna healthy?
SkinnyScan grades tuna A — excellent, a nutrient-dense choice you can eat freely. The grade blends calorie density, protein, fibre, sugar, saturated fat and sodium rather than looking at calories alone.
How much protein is in tuna?
About 42 g of protein per 1 can — roughly 84% of a 50 g daily target.
Other protein foods
Want this for any meal, not just the ones listed here? SkinnyScan grades a whole plate from a single photo.
Nutrition values are approximations for a typical serving and will vary by variety, ripeness and preparation. SkinnyScan is an educational tool, not a substitute for professional medical or dietary advice.