Label figures are for drained tuna, the same state as the numbers above, so they sit within a few calories per 100 g.
Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
How many calories are in a can of tuna in water?
A drained 165 g can of light tuna in water is about 142 calories. A 3 oz portion (85 g) works out to 73 calories.
Is tuna in water good for weight loss?
Light tuna canned in water has 86 calories per 100 g with 19.4 g of protein and 1 g of fat, so a drained 165 g can gives about 32 g of protein for 142 calories.
Tuna in water vs tuna steak: which has more calories?
Tuna steak is about 109 calories per 100 g, against 86 for light tuna canned in water, so the canned version is roughly 23 calories lower per 100 g.
How much protein is in tuna in water?
About 19.4 g per 100 g, which is around 32 g in a drained 165 g can and 17 g in a 3 oz portion (85 g).





