Calories in 250g of Canned Tuna
250g of canned tuna (250 g) has 213 calories. That is 11% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 48 g of protein, 2.3 g of fat and 0.2 g of carbohydrates, a split of 90% protein, 10% fat and 0% carbs. For comparison, 200g of canned tuna has 170 and 300g of canned tuna has 255 calories. Burning 213 calories takes about 38 minutes of brisk walking or 17 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 |
| 250g | 250 g | 213 | 48 g | 2.3 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 250g of canned tuna?
250g of canned tuna weighs about 250 g and has 213 calories.
How much protein is in 250g of canned tuna?
250g of canned tuna has 48 g of protein, which is 95% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 250g of canned tuna?
250g of canned tuna has 0.2 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.