Tuna Nutrition Facts & Calories
Calories in tuna
100g of tuna contain about 144 calories (kcal).
Calories per:
ounce
| one tuna
| cup
| half cup
| cup of canned fish
| steak
For example, a fillet (125 g) tuna contain about 180 calories.
This is about 9% of the daily caloric intake for an average adult with medium weight and activity level (assuming a 2000 kcal daily intake).
Tuna key facts
The nutrients that matter most in meat and fish, per 100 g, compared with cod.
| Nutrient (per 100 g) | Tuna | Cod a common fish |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 23 g | 18 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g | 0.7 g |
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 43 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg | 54 mg |
- Tuna has 10% more calories than the typical fish on this site (131 kcal per 100 g is the median of fish).
Scroll down for details and nutrition tables.
Nutrition Facts
TunaServing size:
fillet (125 g) change
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Amount Per Serving:
To visualize how much 180 kcal actually is, keep in mind that the calorie content of fillet tuna is similar to that of, for example:
- 2 medium eggs (86 kcal each)
- 1 chicken breast (217 kcal)
- 1.5 slices of bread (106 kcal each)
- 2 medium apples (96 kcal each)
Take a quick look at the tables below for detailed information about tuna nutrition.
100g of Tuna
Nutrition
- Calories 144
- Carbs Total 0 g
- Dietary fiber 0 g
- Fat 4.9 g
- Protein 23.33 g
- Water 68.09 g
Vitamins
- Vit A 2183 IU
- Vit B1 (Thiamine) 0.241 mg
- Vit B2 (riboflavin) 0.251 mg
- Vit B3 (Niacin) 8.654 mg
- Vit B6 0.455 mg
- Vit B9 (Folic acid) 0.002 mcg
- Vit E 1 mg
Minerals
- Potassium 252 mg
- Phosphorus 5.7 mg
- Magnessium 50 mg
- Calcium 8 mg
- Sodium 39 mg
- Iron 1.02 mg
- Zink 5.7 mg
Per 100 g, Tuna is an excellent source of vitamin B3 (niacin) (54% DV) and an excellent source of zinc (52% DV).
How many calories are in tuna?
- Fillet (125 g)180 kcal
- Cup of tuna (150g)216 kcal
- Half cup of tuna (75g)108 kcal
- Tuna cup of canned fish (225g)324 kcal
- Tuna steak (125g)180 kcal
- Ounce (oz) of tuna41 kcal
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About the data
Nutrition values on this page are given per 100 g of the food and are based on the official United States Department of Agriculture FoodData Central database. The exact record used for each food is linked under the tables.
Marcin Piotrowicz – calories-info.com creator · Healthy diet and healthy lifestyle promoter. The information is for general purposes and is not medical or dietary advice.
