At 25 g protein for 116 calories, canned light tuna has one of the highest protein-per-calorie ratios in the supermarket. Light (skipjack) tuna is also lower in mercury than albacore.
Meat & Poultry
Chicken Breast
165 kcal31 g protein
FOOD PROFILE
Tuna (canned, light)
116kcalCalories
25.5gProtein
0gCarbs
0.8gFat
0gFiber
Nutrition Facts
Per 100 g, edible portion · values per 100 g
Calories
116
| Total Fat | 0.8 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g |
| Sodium | 247 mg |
| Potassium | 237 mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g |
| Total Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 25.5 g |
Selenium, vitamin B12, niacin
Source: USDA FoodData Central (approx.)