Tuna fish (canned, in oil) - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Tuna fish (canned, in oil) consists of 21% fat, 24% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 52% water. Tuna fish (canned, in oil) has 283 calories per 100g, that is 143% higher than other foods in Fish products and fish dishes. In total 67% of the calories in Tuna fish (canned, in oil) are from fat, 34% from protein and 0% from carbohydrates.

  • Very low Glycemic Index Glycemic Index: 0
  • Very low in carbs Only 0.0g carbs in a serving of 60g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
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Can you eat Tuna fish (canned, in oil) for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 60g, Tuna fish (canned, in oil) can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Tuna fish (canned, in oil) contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Tuna fish (canned, in oil): nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Tuna fish (canned, in oil)
avg Fish products and fish dishes[1]
Calories (kcal) 283.0 197.5
Fat (g) 21.0 12.7
Protein (g) 24.0 17.5
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 3.4
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 3.4
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 3.4
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.2
Sodium (mg) 290.0 968.1
Water (g) 52.0 62.3
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (60g) of Tuna fish (canned, in oil) contains:

  • 169.8 Calories
  • 12.6g of Fat
  • 14.4g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 174.0mg of sodium - 0.1% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 21.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.1% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.4mg of Zinc - 0.0% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 0.7mg of Iron - 0.1% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 150.0mg of Potassium - 0.0% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 0.6mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • 0.8mg of Vitamin B12 - 0.2% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Tuna fish (canned, in oil)?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Tuna fish (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 1.0 1.9
Vitamin E (mg) 8.2 2.7
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.1 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.1 0.2
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.3 0.3
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 5.0 10.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 1.3 3.6
Retinol (μg) 150.0 92.9
beta-Carotene (μg) 3.0
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Is Tuna fish (canned, in oil) rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (60g) for Tuna fish (canned, in oil) of the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]) for each vitamin in percent.

[1]Avg. RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for vitamins by clicking on the names in the table above.

Minerals in Tuna fish (canned, in oil)

Minerals
per 100g 		Tuna fish (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 35.0 30.0
Zinc (mg) 0.6 0.8
Sodium (mg) 290.0 968.1
Calcium (mg) 10.0 111.4
Iron (mg) 1.2 1.0
Potassium (mg) 250.0 264.8
Phosphorus (mg) 295.0 219.0
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

Is Tuna fish (canned, in oil) high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Tuna fish (canned, in oil) we looked at the portion size (60g) and applied it to the recommended daily allowance (RDA[1]). Data is shown in percent of RDA per portion size.

[1]RDA for a 19-30 year old adult
Learn more about RDA values for minerals by clicking on the names in the table above.

Carbohydrates in Tuna fish (canned, in oil)

0.0% of Tuna fish (canned, in oil) are carbs, per serving of 60g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Tuna fish (canned, in oil)
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.4
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 2.9
Total carbs (g) 0.0 3.4
[1] average of Fish products and fish dishes

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Tuna fish (canned, in oil)?

The Glycemic Index of Tuna fish (canned, in oil) is 0, which would be considered as low. The Glycemic Load in a normal serving is 0.0 and can be regarded as low.

Allergens in Tuna fish (canned, in oil)

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Tuna fish (canned, in oil)

Of the 21.0g total fat per 100g in Tuna fish (canned, in oil), 3.8g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 9.9g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 5.8g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 32.0mg.

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