Calories in Tuna

Note: The nutrition information for this food comes from the USDA Food Central Database. The data from the USDA is generally pretty accurate. However, please use the data on this page at your own risk. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet put forth by the FDA. Actual daily nutrient requirements may be different based on your gender, age, level of physical activity, medical issues and other factors.

Nutrition Summary

Tuna contains 132.5 calories per serving (1 Serving (106.0g)), a moderate amount that fits easily into most daily calorie goals. Protein is the dominant macronutrient at 24.4g per serving (83% of calories), which supports muscle repair and satiety. With 24.4g of protein per serving (49% DV), it's an excellent source of protein for muscle maintenance and recovery.

Diet & Nutrition Tags

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

Ingredients

Tuna

Ingredient Analysis

No artificial preservatives, sweeteners, colours, emulsifiers, flavour enhancers, or synthetic fortification agents were detected in the ingredient list for Tuna. This does not guarantee the food is unprocessed or free from all additives — always read the full ingredient label.

% Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Tuna contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	132.5 kcal	6.6%
Total Fat	2.2 g	3%
Cholesterol	68.9 mg	23%
Sodium	41.3 mg	2%
Protein	24.4 g	49% ✅
Vitamin C	3.2 mg	4%
Vitamin D	265.0 IU	33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Calorie Analysis

Tuna accounts for 6.6% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from protein. Protein makes up 83% of the calories.

Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 132.5 calories in Tuna? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise	Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile	10.0 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile	22.9 min
Cycling (Low Intensity)	14.5 min
HIIT	12.3 min
Handball	13.1 min

You can find more information on the calories burned doing popular exercises here.

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