Calories in tuna in oil

A usual serving, 1 can (115 g), has about 230 kcal; 100 g ≈ 198 kcal.

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs Fibre
100 g 198 29 g 8.2 g 0 g 0 g
1 can 115 g 228 33 g 9.4 g 0 g 0 g

Source: fdc.nal.usda.gov · Confidence: high · Updated:

Calories per serving

Calories per serving
Serving kcal Protein Fat Carbs
1 can 115 g 228 33 g 9.4 g 0 g
Half a can 58 g 115 17 g 4.8 g 0 g

How it fits into a day

A 160 g can of tuna in oil has about 115 g of drained fish and about 230 kcal, with 33 g protein. Drain the oil well, because it isn't counted. Most of the energy, about 60%, comes from protein.

A usual serving (1 can) is about 11% of a 2,000 kcal day. How much do you need a day? Work it out in the calorie calculator.

Lighter options

  • Tuna in its own juice has fewer calories than tuna in oil.
  • Tuna salad with mayonnaise has far more calories than tuna with vegetables and lemon.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in a can of tuna?

About 230 kcal in 115 g, with 33 g protein and 9.4 g fat.

How many calories are in 100 g of tuna in oil?

About 198 kcal per 100 g: 29 g protein and 8.2 g fat.

How much protein is in canned tuna?

About 29 g per 100 g of drained tuna, or 33 g in a can.

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