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How Many Calories in Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids?

✓ Nutrition data reviewed against USDA FoodData Central and Public Health England guidance by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Last reviewed: 27 October 2026.

Fact-checked against original USDA source data by Jordan Morley, Editorial Reviewer. Not a registered dietitian — nutrition figures are sourced directly from USDA FoodData Central, not independently assessed medical advice.

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198
calories per 100g
289 calories per 1 cup, solid or chunks (146g)
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29.1gProtein
0.0gCarbs
8.2gFat
0.0gFibre

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⚖ Kitchen Scales

Quick reference — common serving sizes

AmountCaloriesProtein
1 oz (28g)56 kcal8.2g
100g198 kcal29.1g
1 cup, solid or chunks289 kcal42.5g
grams
198kcal
29.1gprotein
0.0gcarbs
8.2gfat
0.0gfibre

A fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids contains 198 calories per 100g. A typical 1 cup, solid or chunks (146g) provides about 289 calories. Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids is moderate in calories and is a good source of protein. Accurate tracking starts with weighing portions — a digital kitchen scale removes all the guesswork.

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids Nutrition Facts

NutrientPer 100gPer serving (146g)
Calories198 kcal289 kcal
Protein29.1g42.5g
Carbohydrates0.0g0.0g
of which Sugars0.0g0.0g
Fat8.2g12.0g
of which Saturates1.5g2.2g
Fibre0.0g0.0g
Sodium416.0mg607mg
Potassium207.0mg302mg
Calcium13.0mg19mg
Iron1.4mg2.0mg
Vitamin C0.0mg0.0mg
Vitamin A23.0µg34µg
Selenium76.0µg111µg
Riboflavin (B2)0.1mg0.1mg

% of Daily Value (per 100g)

Based on a standard 2,000-calorie reference diet — the same basis used on nutrition labels in the US and UK.

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Good to know

Cooking method changes the final calorie and fat count more than the cut itself — grilling, baking or steaming typically adds nothing, while frying can add a meaningful amount of fat per serving.

Does fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids fit your diet?

High-protein diets

At 29.1g of protein per 100g, fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids clears the 15g/100g threshold generally used to call a food high-protein — a useful contributor if you're tracking protein intake for muscle maintenance, satiety, or a higher-protein eating pattern.

Low-carb / keto

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, low enough to fit comfortably within most low-carb or ketogenic daily carb allowances — check the fat and protein split above against your specific macro targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories in fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids per 100g?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids contains 198 calories per 100g, based on USDA reference data.

Is fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids high in calories?

A 1 cup, solid or chunks of fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids (146g) has around 289 calories — roughly 14% of a 2,000-calorie daily intake.

Is fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids good for weight loss?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids is fairly calorie-dense at 198 calories per 100g, so portion size matters when losing weight. A 1 cup, solid or chunks provides about 289 calories.

How much protein is in fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids contains 29.1g of protein per 100g.

Is fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids a good source of fibre?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids is relatively low in fibre at 0.0g per 100g, so pairing it with fibre-rich sides (vegetables, whole grains, legumes) can help balance a meal.

How does fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids compare to pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids has 198 calories per 100g, close to pork, fresh, loin, whole, separable lean and fat, raw at 198 — 0 calories fewer per 100g. See the full macro breakdown above.

Is fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids keto-friendly?

Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids contains 0.0g of carbohydrate per 100g, which fits comfortably within most ketogenic daily carb allowances — check it against your specific daily carb target.

How many servings of fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids for 20g of protein?

With 29.1g of protein per 100g, you'd need roughly 69g of fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids to reach 20g of protein

Foods with a similar calorie count

Other meat & fish closest to fish, tuna, light, canned in oil, drained solids by calories per 100g:

FoodCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
Fish, Tuna, Light, Canned in Oil, Drained Solids (this page)198 kcal29.1g0.0g8.2g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Whole, Separable Lean and Fat, Raw198 kcal19.7g0.0g12.6g
Pork, Fresh, Loin, Top Loin (chops), Boneless, Separable Lean and Fat, with Added Solution, Cooked, Broiled198 kcal28.3g0.0g9.4g
Beef, Grass-fed, Ground, Raw198 kcal19.4g0.0g12.7g
Beef, Cured, Corned Beef, Brisket, Raw198 kcal14.7g0.1g14.9g
Beef, Rib, Small End (ribs 10-12), Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, Select, Cooked198 kcal28.0g0.0g8.7g
Beef, Loin, Tenderloin Steak, Boneless, Separable Lean Only, Trimmed to 0″ Fat, All Grades, Cooked198 kcal30.7g0.0g8.3g

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Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central (public domain, CC0 1.0). Values are per 100g unless stated.