Tuna fish - Carbs, Glycemic Index, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins & much more

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Tuna fish consists of 6% fat, 22% protein, 0% carbs, 0% fiber and 61% water. Tuna fish has 142 calories per 100g, that is 120% higher than other foods in Fish. In total 38% of the calories in Tuna fish are from fat, 62% 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 150g
  • Low Glycemic Load Glycemic Load: 0.0
  • High in magnesium Covers 0.2% of Magnesium RDA per portion
  • High in potassium Covers 0.2% of Potassium RDA per portion
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Can you eat Tuna fish for a low carb diet?

With 0g of carbs and a Glycemic Load of 0 in a portion of 150g, Tuna fish can be consumed for a ketogenic or low-carb diet. Tuna fish contains no Fructose, is Gluten free and has no Lactose.

Tuna fish: nutrition facts & data

Nutrition facts
per 100g 		Tuna fish
avg Fish[1]
Calories (kcal) 142.0 118.6
Fat (g) 6.0 5.2
Protein (g) 22.0 18.0
Carbohydrates (g) 0.0 0.0
Mono- & Di-Saccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Fibers (g) 0.0 0.0
Sodium (mg) 45.0 74.5
Water (g) 61.0 74.8
[1] average of Fish

Breakdown in percent (%) of total calories

An average portion size (150g) of Tuna fish contains:

  • 213.0 Calories
  • 9.0g of Fat
  • 33.0g of Protein
  • No Carbs
  • 67.5mg of sodium - 0.0% of the RDA for sodium.
  • 75.0mg of Magnesium, that covers 0.2% of the recommended daily allowance (RDA) for Magnesium.
  • 0.2mg of Zinc - 0.0% of the RDA for Zinc.
  • 1.5mg of Iron - 0.1% of the RDA for Iron.
  • 540.0mg of Potassium - 0.2% of the RDA for Potassium.
  • 1.5mg of Vitamin C - 0.0% of the RDA for Vitamin C.
  • 6.5mg of Vitamin B12 - 2.0% of the RDA for Vitamin B12.

Nutrient distribution per gram

What vitamins are in Tuna fish?

Vitamins
per 100g 		Tuna fish
avg[1]
Vitamin C (mg) 1.0 1.0
Vitamin E (mg) 1.2 1.1
Vitamin B1 / Thiamine (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.2 0.1
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.5 0.3
Vitamin B9 / Folate (μg) 15.0 10.1
Vitamin B12 (μg) 4.3 2.2
Retinol (μg) 450.0 65.5
beta-Carotene (μg) 0.0
[1] average of Fish

Is Tuna fish rich in vitamins?

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The following chart displays the amount of vitamins per portion Size (150g) for Tuna fish 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

Minerals
per 100g 		Tuna fish
avg[1]
Magnesium (mg) 50.0 31.9
Zinc (mg) 0.1 0.6
Sodium (mg) 45.0 74.5
Calcium (mg) 40.0 32.3
Iron (mg) 1.0 0.8
Potassium (mg) 360.0 330.8
Phosphorus (mg) 200.0 220.4
[1] average of Fish

Is Tuna fish high in minerals?

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Again, for every mineral contained in Tuna fish we looked at the portion size (150g) 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

0.0% of Tuna fish are carbs, per serving of 150g that makes 0.0g of carbs.

Monosachharides and polysaccharides

Sugars
per 100g 		Tuna fish
avg[1]
Monosaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Polysaccharides (g) 0.0 0.0
Total carbs (g) 0.0 0.0
[1] average of Fish

How high are the Glycemic Index and the Glycemic Load for Tuna fish?

The Glycemic Index of Tuna fish 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

  • is Gluten free
  • has no Lactose
  • no Fructose

Fatty acids and cholesterol in Tuna fish

Of the 6.0g total fat per 100g in Tuna fish, 1.6g are saturated fatty acids (SFA), 1.5g are monounsaturated fatty acids (MUFA) and 1.8g are polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA). The amount of cholesterol is 70.0mg.

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