1 serving (medium) of Canned Meat (85 g) has 187 calories. That works out to 220 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.7 g of carbs, 13.6 g of protein, 13.6 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 1 µg of B12 covers 43% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.

Canned Meat Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

220

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

· 1% DV

Protein

16g

· 32% DV

Fat

16g

· 21% DV

Fiber

· 0% DV

DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.

Calories come from: Carbs 4% · Protein 30% · Fat 66%

Canned Meat Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

1.2µg · 50% DV

3.5mg · 22% DV

0.6mg · 12% DV

0.18mg · 11% DV

Minerals

Sodium

850mg · 37% DV

Zinc

2mg · 18% DV

Selenium

10µg · 18% DV

Phosphorus

110mg · 16% DV

How Nutritious Is Canned Meat?

Nutrient density

Medium

40/ 100

How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.

Satiety score

Medium

42/ 100

An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.

Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.

Canned Meat Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

Low

0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

Low

Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.

How to Burn Off Canned Meat

To burn the 220 calories in 100 g:

🚶

54min

Walking (5 km/h)

🏃

22min

Running (8 km/h)

🚴

30min

Cycling

🏊

26min

Swimming

Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.

Is Canned Meat Processed?

NOVA 3

Processed

1. Unprocessed

2. Minimally Processed

3. Processed

4. Ultra-Processed

NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.

Does Canned Meat Contain Allergens?

No known major allergens

Gluten free

Dairy free

Eggs free

Peanuts free

Tree nuts free

Fish free

Soy free

Sesame free

Which Diets Is Canned Meat Good For?

Vegan

— Not suitable

Vegetarian

— Not suitable

Gluten-Free

✓ Suitable

Dairy-Free

— Not suitable

Mediterranean

✓ Suitable

Paleo

✓ Suitable

Whole30

— Not suitable

DASH

— Not suitable

Keto

✓ Suitable

Low FODMAP

— Not suitable

Canned Meat Fat Profile

SATURATED

6.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

7.1g

POLYUNSATURATED

1.1g

⚖️

Omega 6:3 ratio 6.3:1

Above the ideal 4:1 (6.3:1).

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Frequently Asked Questions About Canned Meat

How many calories are in canned meat?

Canned meat provides 220 calories per 100 g. The same serving contains 16 g of protein, 16 g of fat, and 2 g of carbohydrates.

Is canned meat suitable for a keto diet?

Yes, canned meat is compatible with keto and ketovore diets. It contains just 2 g of carbs per 100 g and has a glycemic index of 0.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.

· Last updated: August 20, 2026