Fish & seafood

Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids

FDC 173709oz (28 g)

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Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Density 79 · +4 vs Fish & seafood median

On our Nutrient Density Score, which measures beneficial nutrients per calorie relative to the foods we cover, Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids is a strongly nutrient-dense choice at 79 of 100. Within fish & seafood it ranks 21 of 60. Per 100 grams it is an excellent source of protein (39% DV). Most of its 86 calories per 100 grams come from protein.

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Fig. 1 · Macronutrient composition
Protein 19.4 g · 90%Carb 0 g · 0%Fat 1 g · 10%

Percent of calories derived by NutriVerdict from USDA grams

Nutrition facts

NutrientAmount% DV
Calories86 kcal4%
Total fat0.96 g1%
Saturated fat0.21 g1%
Cholesterol36 mg12%
Sodium247 mg11%
Carbohydrate0 g0%
Dietary fiber0 g0%
Sugars0 g
Protein19 g39%
Potassium179 mg4%
Calcium17 mg1%
Iron1.6 mg9%
Magnesium23 mg5%
Vitamin C0 mg0%
Vitamin A17 µg2%
Vitamin E0.33 mg2%

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FDC 173709

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

What it is rich in

Nutrients supplying at least 10% of the Daily Value per 100 grams. 20% or more is an excellent source.

Protein39% DV

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

Versus the fish & seafood median

Nutrient density79 vs 75 median
Protein / 100 g19 vs 19 median
Fiber / 100 g0 vs 0 median
Sodium / 100 g247 vs 75 median

Original analysis by NutriVerdict

More nutrient-dense swaps

Foods in the same category that score higher on nutrient density.

Fish, smelt, rainbow, rawDensity 80 vs 79Fish, lingcod, rawDensity 81 vs 79Fish, anchovy, european, rawDensity 82 vs 79

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