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Light tuna in oil

Light tuna in oil provides 29.1 g of protein for 198 kcal per 100 g (3.5 oz), or 14.7 g of protein for every 100 kcal.

Last reviewed: By USDA description: Light tuna in oil, canned, drained

  • 198 kcalCalories per 100 g
  • 29.1 gProtein per 100 g
  • 0 gFiber per 100 g
  • Estimated satiety: 3 out of 5

Nutrition facts

A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving provides about 119 kcal, 17.5 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber.

Values for light tuna in oil per 100 g (3.5 oz) and per typical serving of 60 g (2 oz).
NutrientPer 100 g (3.5 oz)Per serving (60 g (2 oz))
Calories198 kcal119 kcal
Protein29.1 g17.5 g
Carbohydrates0 g0 g
of which sugars0 g0 g
Fiber0 g0 g
Fat8.2 g4.9 g
of which saturated1.5 g0.9 g
Water59.8 g35.9 g

The typical serving is a common amount used for the math, not a recommendation. Ounces and cups are rounded US equivalents; the values come from the database entry cited in the sources.

Satiety

Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 198 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 14.7 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 59.8 g of water, under 70) = 3.

The 1 to 5 score is our own estimate: it starts at 1 point, adds points for low energy density, for protein and fiber per 100 kcal, and for the water in solid foods, and subtracts points for drinks with calories. It is useful for comparing foods with each other; it is not a measurement in people.

What to keep in mind on a GLP-1 medication

High in protein
It has at least 10 g of protein per 100 g and 6 g per 100 kcal. Protein is the most filling nutrient per calorie and helps preserve muscle mass during weight loss, which matters especially when a GLP-1 medication reduces your appetite.
Nutritious in small servings
It provides protein, healthy fats, or other nutrients in a small volume. That is practical when you eat little and every bite needs to count.

Frequently asked questions about light tuna in oil

How much protein is in a 60 g (2 oz) serving of light tuna in oil?

100 g (3.5 oz) of light tuna in oil has 29.1 g of protein. A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving has about 17.5 g of protein. That is 14.7 g of protein per 100 kcal, which is why it carries our “High in protein” tag.

How many calories does a 60 g (2 oz) serving of light tuna in oil have?

100 g (3.5 oz) of light tuna in oil has 198 kcal. A typical 60 g (2 oz) serving has about 119 kcal. That is a moderate energy density.

Is light tuna in oil filling?

Moderately: our estimated satiety score is 3 out of 5. Calculation: 1 (base) + 0 (moderate energy density: 198 kcal/100 g) + 2 (protein: 14.7 g/100 kcal) + 0 (fiber: 0.0 g/100 kcal) + 0 (solid food with 59.8 g of water, under 70) = 3. It is an estimate based on its composition, not a measurement in people.

What should I know about light tuna in oil on a GLP-1 medication?

Based on our tags, this is what matters about light tuna in oil on a GLP-1 medication. “High in protein”: plenty of protein per calorie; protein helps preserve muscle mass when you eat less. “Nutritious in small servings”: a lot of nutrition in a small volume, which is practical when you eat little. These are general guidelines, not medical advice: everyone tolerates foods differently.

What counts as a normal serving of light tuna in oil?

We use 60 g (2 oz) as a typical serving. That amount provides about 119 kcal, 17.5 g of protein, and 0 g of fiber. It is a reference for calculations, not a recommendation of how much to eat.

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Sources

Sources for the data on this page, with the access date.

  1. USDA FoodData Central: Fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids (FDC ID 173708). U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. accessed .