Calories in 1 Cup of Canned Tuna
1 cup of canned tuna (135 g) has 115 calories. That is 6% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 26 g of protein, 1.3 g of fat and 0.1 g of carbohydrates, a split of 90% protein, 10% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of canned tuna has 86 and 1 1/2 cups of canned tuna has 172 calories. Burning 115 calories takes about 20 minutes of brisk walking or 9 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Canned Tuna calories by serving size
Common amounts of canned tuna with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.
| Serving | Weight | Calories | Protein | Fat | Carbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50g | 50 g | 43 | 9.5 g | 0.5 g | 0 g |
| 1/2 cup | 68 g | 57 | 13 g | 0.6 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 small can | 75 g | 64 | 14 g | 0.7 g | 0.1 g |
| 100g | 100 g | 85 | 19 g | 0.9 g | 0.1 g |
| 4 oz | 113 g | 96 | 22 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 standard can | 115 g | 98 | 22 g | 1.1 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup | 135 g | 115 | 26 g | 1.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 2 small cans | 150 g | 128 | 29 g | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
| 200g | 200 g | 170 | 38 g | 1.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 standard cans | 230 g | 195 | 44 g | 2.2 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 large can | 255 g | 217 | 48 g | 2.4 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 large cans | 510 g | 433 | 97 g | 4.8 g | 0.4 g |
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Canned Tuna: common questions
How many calories are in 1 cup of canned tuna?
1 cup of canned tuna weighs about 135 g and has 115 calories.
How much protein is in 1 cup of canned tuna?
1 cup of canned tuna has 26 g of protein, which is 51% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1 cup of canned tuna?
1 cup of canned tuna has 0.1 g of carbohydrates, including 0 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much canned tuna is 100 calories?
100 calories of canned tuna is 118 g, about 1 1/2 small cans of canned tuna.
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Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID 2706311. Original description: Fish, tuna, canned. Portion weights are USDA household measures.