Tuna patty calories come to 247 for one cooked 120 g patty, or 206 per 100 g. The number to notice is the split: fat, not tuna protein, supplies most of those calories. A single patty still brings 18.4 g of protein, but it also carries 446 mg of sodium.
247kcal
1 patty · 120 g, cooked patty
30%protein
18.4 gProtein
3 gCarbs
17.9 gFat
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Nutrition facts
Cooked patty · per 120 g
Calories
247 kcal
Protein
18.4 g
Carbohydrate
3.2 g
Fat
17.9 g
Saturated fat
2.9 g
Cholesterol
85 mg
Sodium
446 mg
Potassium
186 mg
Iron
1.8 mg
Source: USDA FoodData Central
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Tuna patty: calories, protein and sodium by serving
Percent of daily value uses the FDA reference of 2,000 kcal a day.
Serving
kcal
Protein
Carbs
Fat
Sodium
% DV kcal
1 patty (120 g)
247
18.4 g
3.2 g
17.9 g
446 mg
12%
3 oz portion (85 g)
175
13 g
2.3 g
12.7 g
316 mg
9%
100 g
206
15.3 g
2.7 g
14.9 g
372 mg
10%
3 × 1 patty (120 g)
742
55.2 g
1,339 mg
5 × 1 patty (120 g)
1,236
92 g
2,232 mg
One patty is a 247-calorie plate
A typical cooked tuna patty weighs about 120 g and lands at 247 calories. That patty holds 18.4 g of protein, 17.9 g of fat and only 3.2 g of carbs. Against the daily value it covers 12% of calories and 37% of protein, which is a good return for one piece of fish.
Size is where the total moves. A smaller 3 oz portion (85 g) drops to 175 calories with 13 g of protein and 316 mg of sodium. Homemade patties rarely come out uniform, so if you shape them by hand, weighing one from the batch tells you which row you are actually eating.
Seconds add up fast. Two patties reach 494 calories, 36.8 g of protein and 893 mg of sodium. Three hit 742 calories and 1,339 mg of sodium. A full batch of five comes to 1,236 calories and 2,232 mg of sodium, which is why a family pan is worth splitting before it hits the table.
Fat supplies two thirds of the calories
Tuna on its own is lean, but the patty is not. Per 100 g it carries 14.9 g of fat next to 15.3 g of protein, and because fat is denser in calories, it accounts for 65% of the energy. Protein delivers 30%, and carbs only 5%.
That fat comes from what holds the patty together and what it is cooked in: egg, mayo, oil in the pan. Saturated fat stays fairly modest at 2.4 g per 100 g, so most of the fat is the unsaturated kind. If you make patties at home, the oil and binder are the levers you control. Less oil in the skillet moves the fat row more than any change to the tuna.
Carbs barely register. One patty has 3.2 g of carbs, 0.6 g of sugars and 0.2 g of fiber. A breaded store-bought version can sit higher on carbs, so check the label on the package you actually buy.
Sodium is the row to watch
Each 120 g patty brings 446 mg of sodium, or 19% of the daily value. That is more than its share of calories, which sits at 12%. Per 100 g the figure is 372 mg. Canned tuna, seasonings and breadcrumbs all add to it before any salt goes on at the table.
The trouble starts with the second patty. Two take you to 893 mg, and three push past 1,339 mg. If you watch sodium, keep it to one patty and pair it with sides that add little salt of their own, such as plain vegetables, a fresh salad with a simple dressing, or unsalted grains.
The other rows are calmer. Cholesterol is 71 mg per 100 g, a moderate amount for a fish dish bound with egg. Potassium is 155 mg per 100 g, a small contribution against a daily value of 4700 mg, so potassium-rich sides like potatoes, beans or leafy greens round out the plate.
Build the plate around the protein
A tuna patty works as the protein anchor of a meal. With 37% of the daily protein value in one 120 g patty, the rest of the plate can focus on what the patty lacks. Fiber is the obvious gap at just 0.2 g, so vegetables, beans or whole grains fill it.
A bun, tartar sauce and fries change the meal more than the patty does. If you want the total to stay close to 247 calories, serve the patty over greens or with roasted vegetables and a squeeze of lemon instead of a creamy sauce. If you need a bigger meal, a second patty adds protein efficiently, but remember the sodium that rides along.
Store-bought patties such as Great Value Breaded Tuna Patty, Great Value Black Pepper Tuna Patty or H-E-B Tuna Delights vary with breading and seasoning, so use the brand table when you buy them ready-made. BodyPal can also log a tuna patty from a photo of your plate.
How does tuna patty compare?
Here is how a tuna patty stacks up against a salmon patty, tuna salad and a turkey patty, per 100 g and per usual serving.
Verdict: For the fewest calories per 100 g, tuna salad at 194 edges out the tuna patty at 206, but the patty gives more protein, 15.3 g against 10.1 g. Among patties, pick tuna over salmon at 285 or turkey at 262 if you want the lighter option with the lowest sodium of the group at 372 mg.
Most popular tuna patty brands in the United States
Packaged patties use leaner mixes with less added fat, so their label numbers per 100 g read below the 206 above. Source: manufacturer labels / USDA FoodData Central.
Tuna patty FAQs
How many calories are in one tuna patty?
About 247 calories for one 120 g cooked patty. A smaller 3 oz portion (85 g) comes to 175 calories.
How much protein is in a tuna patty?
Around 18.4 g of protein in a 120 g patty, which is 15.3 g per 100 g.
Tuna patty or salmon patty: which is lower in calories?
The tuna patty is lower at 206 calories per 100 g, against 285 for a salmon patty.
Is a tuna patty good for weight loss?
One patty costs 247 calories and brings 18.4 g of protein with 17.9 g of fat, since the mix is bound with egg and oil. Pan-frying without extra oil keeps it near that 247.
How many calories are in two tuna patties?
Two 120 g tuna patties come to 494 calories. They also supply 36.8 g of protein and 893 mg of sodium, so the second patty doubles the salt along with the protein.
How many calories are in 3 oz of tuna patty?
A 3 oz portion (85 g) of tuna patty has 175 calories. It provides 13 g of protein, 12.7 g of fat and 316 mg of sodium, about 14% of the daily sodium value.
How much sodium is in a tuna patty?
One 120 g tuna patty has 446 mg of sodium, which is 19% of the daily value. Per 100 g the figure is 372 mg, lower than tuna salad or a turkey patty.
How many calories are in tuna patties per 100 g?
Tuna patties have 206 calories per 100 g. That weight holds 15.3 g of protein, 14.9 g of fat and 2.7 g of carbs, with fat supplying 65% of the calories.
How much fat is in a tuna patty?
A 120 g tuna patty has 17.9 g of fat, which makes up 65% of its calories. Saturated fat is relatively low at 2.4 g per 100 g.
