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Nutritional Profile of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
We got 62 nutritional values in our nutrition profile for Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids).
Nutrient content compared to all foods
When comparing its nutrient content to all foods in our tool we find that it ranks quite high (Top 100) for four nutrients.
These are
- Selenium, Se (Minerals)
- Threonine (Amino Acids)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
- Alanine (Amino Acids)
Also, when compared to all foods, it ranks high (Top 250) for 19 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Phenylalanine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Serine (Amino Acids)
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
Nutrient content compared to foods in the same category
A comparison between its nutrient content to foods in the same category (Finfish and Shellfish Products) shows that it ranks very high (Top 10) for one nutrient:
- Fluoride, F (Minerals)
Additionally, a comparison to foods in the same category shows that it ranks quite high (Top 25) for 14 additional nutrients.
With the highest ranking of them being
- Niacin (Water-soluble Vitamins)
- Lysine (Amino Acids)
- Valine (Amino Acids)
- Isoleucine (Amino Acids)
You can find these and more nutrient rankings below.
Table of Contents
Nutrient Content Of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
The nutrient content of food is mainly divided into macro- and micronutrients.
Below you'll first find a macronutrient profile that will give you a sense of how the measured macronutrients compare to each other.
After that you'll find our detailed nutrient profile with all measured nutrients.
Macronutrient profile of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
Macronutrients are mainly divided into carbohydrates (carbs), lipids (fats), and protein.
In our macronutrient profile we also include water as we think that it gives a more complete picture of how nutrient dense the food is.
Figure 1. Macronutrient profile of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
Percent of 100 grams of food. Values can differ from nutrient profile below due to rounding.
And now, let's look at the detailed nutrient profile!
Detailed nutrient profile of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
Below we list all the nutrients that we have a measurement for. This is where you can find out what micronutrients there are in your food.
All nutrients are grouped together according to their type. Click on a nutrient type to show the individual nutrients. You can find other foods that contain the same nutrient by clicking on it.
If you can't find a specific nutrient, we recommend you go to our complete list of nutrients or try searching for it.
Nutrient Profile: Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
In food category: Finfish and Shellfish Products
| Fatty Acids (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Fatty Acids, total monounsaturated | 159 mg | 45.1 mg | 408 | 2685 |
| Fatty Acids, total polyunsaturated | 337 mg | 95.5 mg | 356 | 2178 |
| Fatty Acids, total saturated | 234 mg | 66.3 mg | 366 | 2574 |
| Total Lipid (Fat) | 820 mg | 232.5 mg | 387 | 1667 |
| Saturated Fats (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Myristic Acid (14:0) | 18 mg | 5.1 mg | 244 | 1132 |
| Palmitic Acid (16:0) | 156 mg | 44.2 mg | 357 | 2120 |
| Stearic Acid (18:0) | 60 mg | 17 mg | 324 | 1631 |
| Monounsaturated Fats (4) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Erucic Acid (22:1) | 29 mg | 8.2 mg | 119 | 182 |
| Oleic Acid (18:1) | 93 mg | 26.4 mg | 387 | 2719 |
| Palmitoleic Acid (16:1) | 26 mg | 7.4 mg | 307 | 957 |
| Paullinic Acid (20:1) | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 247 | 463 |
| Polyunsaturated Fats (6) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid, DHA (22:6 n-3) | 223 mg | 63.2 mg | 192 | 231 |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid, DPA (22:5 n-3) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 159 | 188 |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid, EPA (20:5 n-3) | 47 mg | 13.3 mg | 253 | 290 |
| Eicosatetraenoic Acid, ETA (20:4) | 34 mg | 9.6 mg | 134 | 260 |
| Linoleic Acid (18:2 n-6) | 9 mg | 2.6 mg | 344 | 2385 |
| Parinaric Acid (18:4) | 13 mg | 3.7 mg | 125 | 152 |
| Amino Acids (18) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Alanine | 1.5 g | 436.6 mg | 22 | 97 |
| Arginine | 1.5 g | 433.7 mg | 34 | 158 |
| Aspartic Acid | 2.6 g | 739.9 mg | 25 | 128 |
| Cystine | 273 mg | 77.4 mg | 27 | 223 |
| Glutamic Acid | 3.8 g | 1.1 g | 24 | 261 |
| Glycine | 1.2 g | 345.9 mg | 27 | 137 |
| Histidine | 751 mg | 212.9 mg | 22 | 295 |
| Isoleucine | 1.2 g | 334.5 mg | 20 | 94 |
| Leucine | 2.1 g | 586.8 mg | 20 | 138 |
| Lysine | 2.3 g | 663.4 mg | 19 | 120 |
| Methionine | 755 mg | 214 mg | 23 | 215 |
| Phenylalanine | 996 mg | 282.4 mg | 21 | 104 |
| Proline | 902 mg | 255.7 mg | 34 | 260 |
| Serine | 1 g | 294.8 mg | 21 | 108 |
| Threonine | 1.1 g | 317.5 mg | 20 | 87 |
| Tryptophan | 286 mg | 81.1 mg | 31 | 179 |
| Tyrosine | 861 mg | 244.1 mg | 34 | 213 |
| Valine | 1.3 g | 371.4 mg | 19 | 105 |
| Protein (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Protein | 25.5 g | 7.2 g | 40 | 236 |
| Water-soluble Vitamins (9) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Folate, DFE | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 58 | 451 |
| Folate, food | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 45 | 285 |
| Folate, total | 4 µg | 1.1 µg | 49 | 390 |
| Niacin | 13.3 mg | 3.8 mg | 15 | 117 |
| Pantothenic Acid | 214 µg | 60.7 µg | 118 | 971 |
| Riboflavin | 74 µg | 21 µg | 190 | 737 |
| Thiamin | 32 µg | 9.1 µg | 189 | 852 |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 µg | 0.8 µg | 148 | 429 |
| Vitamin B6 | 350 µg | 99.2 µg | 124 | 631 |
| Fat-soluble Vitamins (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Vitamin A, IU | 56 IU | 15.9 IU | 105 | 982 |
| Minerals (11) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Calcium, Ca | 11 mg | 3.1 mg | 117 | 540 |
| Copper, Cu | 51 µg | 14.5 µg | 208 | 798 |
| Fluoride, F | 18.6 µg | 5.3 µg | 7 | 137 |
| Iron, Fe | 1.5 mg | 433.7 µg | 98 | 768 |
| Magnesium, Mg | 27 mg | 7.7 mg | 64 | 314 |
| Manganese, Mn | 11 µg | 3.1 µg | 89 | 1019 |
| Phosphorus, P | 163 mg | 46.2 mg | 203 | 501 |
| Potassium, K | 237 mg | 67.2 mg | 243 | 661 |
| Selenium, Se | 80.4 µg | 22.8 µg | 21 | 70 |
| Sodium, Na | 50 mg | 14.2 mg | 302 | 1100 |
| Zinc, Zn | 770 µg | 218.3 µg | 147 | 838 |
| Other Micronutrients (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Cholesterol | 30 mg | 8.5 mg | 140 | 351 |
| Water (1) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Water | 75.2 g | 21.3 g | 68 | 866 |
| Other (3) | per 100g | per Oz | Rank Cat. | Rank Foods |
| Ash | 780 mg | 221.1 mg | 129 | 586 |
| Kcal (Energy) | 116 kcal | 32.9 kcal | 150 | 572 |
| KJ (Energy) | 487 kj | 138.1 kj | 100 | 702 |
Foods Available Online
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Common Serving Sizes Of Fish Light Tuna (Without Salt, Canned In Water, Drained Solids)
Here's some of the different portion/serving sizes to get a sense of the weight.
| Amount / Measurement | Weight in Gr | Weight in Oz |
|---|---|---|
| Can | 165.0 g | 5.8 oz |
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| Light Tuna | No of Nutrients |
(Canned In Oil, Drained Solids) | 71 |
(Canned In Water, Drained Solids, Includes USDA Food Distr. Program) | 107 |
(Without Salt, Canned In Oil, Drained Solids) | 59 |
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