Tuna Nutrition Information

Tuna comes in various forms. Some enjoy mixing shredded tuna fish into casseroles, while others like to cook full tuna steaks. There are positives and negatives to adding tuna to your diet.

Portion

• While there are multiple ways to enjoy tuna, we will use canned tuna for the sake of consistency. One serving is defined as one cup (154 grams) of light tuna packed in water.

Calories

• One cup of tuna, which is slightly smaller than one can, has only 179 calories. Of these calories, only 11 are from fat.

Fat

• Eating tuna is a great way to add a low-fat food to your diet. One serving of tuna has only 1 gram of fat.

Sodium

• Those watching their sodium intake should watch their tuna intake. One serving has 521 milligrams of sodium, a whopping 22% of your daily recommended value.

Protein

• Tuna is a great source of protein, especially for those avoiding red meat. One serving of tuna has 39 grams of protein.