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High protein, Omega-3, convenient, canned, sunflower oil
In season: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 can (medium) of Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil (80 g) has 158 calories. That works out to 198 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 18.8 g of protein, 9 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 56 µg of Selenium covers 102% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 can (medium) · 80 g
158
KCAL / 80G
Carbs
0g
· 0% DV
Protein
18.8g
· 38% DV
Fat
9g
· 12% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 0% · Protein 48% · Fat 52%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 158 kcal | |
| Total fat | 9 g | 12% |
| Saturated fat | 1.28 g | 6% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 272 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 18.8 g | 38% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 can (medium) | 80 g | 158 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (chopped) | 30 g | 59 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 50 g | 99 kcal |
| 1 can (small) | 60 g | 119 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 100 g | 198 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 120 g | 238 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 150 g | 297 kcal |
| 1 can (large) | 160 g | 317 kcal |
Calculated from 198 calories per 100 g.
Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil is ready to eat and does not need cooking. Add it to salads, sandwiches, pasta or rice, or eat it on toast. Drain it first if you want less oil, and refrigerate any portion you do not finish.
You do not have to drain Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil. Drain it if you want a less oily dish; otherwise, a little of the oil can add flavor to pasta or salad dressing. Avoid adding extra oil to a recipe until you have tasted it.
Opened Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil generally keeps for 1–2 days in the refrigerator when moved to a covered food-safe container. Do not store leftovers in the opened can, and discard tuna that has been left at room temperature for too long.
Yes, Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil can be eaten during pregnancy, but tuna contains mercury, so the amount and frequency matter. Advice varies with tuna type and personal circumstances; ask your healthcare professional how it fits your pregnancy.
It is better not to rely on Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil every day; vary your protein and seafood choices instead. Tuna mercury levels differ by species, so frequent consumption should follow local guidance on tuna and other fish.
Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil is richer and oilier than tuna packed in water. Draining reduces some of the added oil, while water-packed tuna has a plainer taste and makes it easier to control the fat in a recipe.
Yes, Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil works well in tuna salad. Break it into chunks and combine it with mayonnaise or yogurt, celery, and seasoning; taste before adding salt, since canned tuna can already be salty.
Yes, Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil can be heated, but it is already cooked and is also safe to eat cold. Stir it into a hot dish near the end of cooking so it warms through without drying out.
Store unopened Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil in a cool, dry cupboard and use it by the date on the can. Discard a can that is bulging, leaking, badly dented, or rusted rather than tasting its contents.
Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil should not taste sour or strongly metallic. If it smells or tastes unusual, discard it; do not taste tuna from a bulging or leaking can, since those can be signs of unsafe storage.
Vitamins
B12
1.76µg · 73% DV
B3
8.4mg · 53% DV
B6
0.32mg · 19% DV
Vitamin E
1.68mg · 11% DV
Minerals
Selenium
56µg · 102% DV
Iodine
40µg · 27% DV
Phosphorus
176mg · 25% DV
Sodium
272mg · 12% DV
Potassium ⭐
176mg · 5% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 158 calories in 1 can (medium) (80 g):
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Canned Tuna in Sunflower Oil is cooked tuna packed in sunflower oil, ready to eat straight from the can. Its mild, savoury flavour and tender, flaky texture make it an easy addition to everyday meals.
Across many English-speaking kitchens, it is used in sandwiches, salads, pasta dishes and rice bowls, or served on toast for a quick lunch. It provides substantial protein, while the packing oil contributes to its fat content. Drain some or all of the oil if you want a less oily dish, and pair the tuna with lemon, crisp vegetables or beans for a simple, satisfying meal.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
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.
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.
Contains these allergens:
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
1.28g
MONOUNSATURATED
2.24g
POLYUNSATURATED
3.52g
Omega 6:3 ratio 6.3:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (6.3:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.