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Light canned tuna Calories

Lean protein and selenium source

CALORIES

116kcal

GI

0low

POTASSIUM

237mg

FIBER

0g

Light canned tuna Nutrition Facts

Selected: 100 g

116

KCAL / 100G

Carbs

0g

· 0%

Protein

25.5g

· 93%

Fat

0.8g

· 7%

Fiber

0g

Light canned tuna Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamins

B12

2.5µg · 104% DV

B3

10.5mg · 66% DV

B6

0.4mg · 24% DV

Vitamin D

1.7µg · 9% DV

Minerals

Selenium

80µg · 145% DV

Phosphorus

373mg · 53% DV

Sodium

247mg · 11% DV

Iodine

17µg · 11% DV

Light canned tuna Glycemic Index

GLYCEMIC INDEX

0
Low
0 Low5570100

GLYCEMIC LOAD

0
Low

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

Is Light canned tuna 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 Light canned tuna Contain Allergens?

Contains these allergens:

Gluten free
Dairy free
Eggs free
Peanuts free
Tree nuts free
Fish yes
Soy free
Sesame free

Which Diets Is Light canned tuna 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

Light canned tuna Fat Profile

SATURATED

0.2g

MONOUNSATURATED

0.18g

POLYUNSATURATED

0.24g

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Omega 6:3 ratio 0.2:1

Below the ideal 4:1 — a good omega balance.

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Light canned tuna — Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in light canned tuna?

Light canned tuna provides 116 calories per 100 g.

How much protein is in light canned tuna?

There are 25.5 g of protein in 100 g of light canned tuna.

Does light canned tuna contain carbohydrates?

No. Light canned tuna contains 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

How much fat is in light canned tuna?

Light canned tuna has 0.8 g of fat per 100 g. It is therefore high in protein and low in fat.

What is the glycemic index of light canned tuna?

Light canned tuna has a glycemic index of 0.

Is light canned tuna keto-friendly?

Yes. With 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g, it is compatible with keto and ketovore diets.

Can you eat light canned tuna on a paleo diet?

According to the listed diet compatibility, light canned tuna is suitable for paleo diets. It is classified as a processed food, however.

Is light canned tuna gluten-free?

It is listed as compatible with a gluten-free diet. Its nutrition facts list 0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.

Is light canned tuna safe for people with fish allergies?

No. Light canned tuna contains fish, which is a listed allergen.

Is light canned tuna a processed food?

Yes. Light canned tuna is classified as processed.

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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.