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Tuna in oil calories

Tuna in oil, light, canned, drained
339kcal
1 can, drained · 171 g, light, canned, drained
61%protein
50 gProtein
0 gCarbs
14 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Light, canned, drained · per 171 g
Calories339 kcal
Protein50 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fat14 g
Saturated fat2.6 g
Cholesterol31 mg
Sodium711 mg
Potassium354 mg
Iron2.4 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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Verified nutrition data

Numbers on this page come from USDA FoodData Central, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s food composition database, and from manufacturer labels where a branded product is named. Last verified September 2026. How we verify our data →

Most popular tuna in oil brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Royal Pacific Chunk Light Tuna in Oil56 g143 kcal
2Atun Ecuador Tuna in Oil2 oz · 56 g148 kcal
3Schnucks Chunk Light Tuna in Oil2 oz · 56 g161 kcal
4Eatwell Brand Chunk White Tuna in Oil2 oz · 56 g286 kcal
5Van Camp's Tuna in Oil2.2 oz · 62 g258 kcal
6Gonzalez Tuna in Oil1/4 cup · 56 g161 kcal
7Molinera White Tuna in Oil2 oz · 55 g164 kcal
8Ecuafood Solid Tuna in Oil1.8 oz · 52 g156 kcal

Labels count the product as packed, and the amount of oil kept or drained varies, so their numbers differ from the drained solids figures above.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.

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Tuna in oil FAQs
How many calories are in a can of tuna in oil?

A drained can of light tuna in oil (171 g) has about 339 calories, and a 3 oz portion has 168.

Is tuna in oil good for weight loss?

Drained tuna in oil has 198 calories per 100 g, with 29.1 g protein, 8.2 g fat and 0 g carbs.

Light vs white tuna in oil: which has fewer calories?

White tuna in oil has 186 calories per 100 g drained, light tuna in oil has 198. A can is 331 calories for white (178 g) and 339 for light (171 g).

How much protein is in a can of tuna in oil?

A drained 171 g can of light tuna in oil has about 49.8 g protein and 14.0 g fat. A 3 oz portion has 24.8 g protein.