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Tuna in water calories

Tuna in water, canned in water, drained
142kcal
1 drained can · 165 g, canned in water, drained
90%protein
32 gProtein
0 gCarbs
1.6 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Canned in water, drained · per 165 g
Calories142 kcal
Protein32 g
Carbohydrate0 g
Fat1.6 g
Saturated fat0.3 g
Cholesterol59 mg
Sodium408 mg
Potassium295 mg
Iron2.7 mg

Source: USDA FoodData Central

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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 water brands in the United States
Ranked by popularity in the BodyPal database
#  Productkcal / 100 g
1Bumble Bee Chunk Light Tuna in Water1 can drained · 113 g88 kcal
2Coral Chunk Light Tuna in Water113 g88 kcal
3Bumble Bee Premium Chunk Light Tuna in Water2 oz · 56 g89 kcal
4Bumble Bee Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water113 g88 kcal
5Orleans Chunk Light Tuna in Water1 can drained · 113 g88 kcal

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.

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Tuna in water FAQs
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).