Fish and seafood

How much protein is in a can of tuna?

Canned tuna has 19.4 g of protein per 100 g. A typical serving (1 can, 165 g) has 32 g of protein and 142 calories.

Protein, 1 can (165 g): 32 g
Protein per 100 calories: 22.6 g

Very high protein density

Protein in canned tuna by portion

Portion	Protein	Calories	Carbs	Fat
3 oz (85 g)	16.5 g	73	0 g	0.9 g
1 can (165 g)	32 g	142	0 g	1.7 g
1 can (12.5 oz), drained (315 g)	61.1 g	271	0 g	3.2 g
1 cup, solid or chunks (154 g)	29.9 g	132	0 g	1.5 g
1 oz (28.4 g)	5.5 g	24	0 g	0.3 g
100 g	19.4 g	86	0 g	1 g

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Nutrition per 100 g

Calories: 86
Protein: 19.4 g
Carbs: 0 g
Fat: 1 g
Fibre: 0 g
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 247 mg

Calories in a can of tuna

Fish and seafood: most protein per calorie

Shrimp 24.2 g protein per 100 cal
Cod 21.7 g protein per 100 cal
Tilapia 20.5 g protein per 100 cal
Sardines 11.8 g protein per 100 cal
Salmon 10.7 g protein per 100 cal

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FAQ

Is a can of tuna high in protein?

Yes. With 22.6 g of protein per 100 calories, it has more protein per calorie than 99% of the 106 foods we track.

How much protein is in 100 g of canned tuna?

19.4 g, with 86 calories.

How much canned tuna gives you 30 g of protein?

About 155 g, for roughly 133 calories. That's about 0.9 servings of 1 can.

Where do these numbers come from?

USDA FoodData Central, entry 173709: "Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program)" (SR Legacy). Brands and recipes vary, so a package label can differ a little.

Source

USDA FoodData Central, Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program) (FDC ID 173709)

General information, not medical advice. Values are averages; brands and recipes vary.

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