White Tuna In Water Nutrition Facts

Calories, fat, protein, and carbohydrate values for White Tuna In Water.

Calories

There are 220 calories in White Tuna In Water.

220

Nutrition Facts
White Tuna In Water
Serving Size:

1

can (172 grams)

Amount Per Serving
Calories from Fat 46
Calories 220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5.1 grams

Saturated Fat 1.4 grams

Polyunsaturated Fat 1.9 grams
Monounsaturated Fat 1.3 grams

Cholesterol 72 milligrams

Sodium 648 milligrams

Potassium 408 milligrams

Total Carbohydrates 0 grams

Dietary Fiber 0 grams

Sugars 0 grams
Protein 41 grams
0.7%

Vitamin A

0%

Vitamin C

1.9%

Calcium

9.3%

Iron

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Category
Food / Beverages > Meat / Poultry / Seafood > Prepared / Processed > Seafood & Fish

How long would it take to burn off 220 KCal?
Walking (3mph) 59 minutes
Running (6mph) 21 minutes
Bicycling (10mph) 31 minutes
Values estimated based on person weighing 140 lbs.

Is canned white tuna in water healthy?

1. Is canned tuna fish good for you? Yes, canned tuna is a healthful food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus. Tuna also contains healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA.

What is the difference between tuna and white tuna?

When comparing the flavour, white tuna is milder than light tuna. Unlike Light Tuna, white tuna also contains more white flesh. On the other hand, light tuna comes with more dark flesh. Normally, light tuna comes from yellowfin tuna or skipjack.

Which is better tuna or white tuna?

The choice comes down to personal preference: If you like a less “fishy” tuna experience, go for white tuna; if you want stronger flavor, light tuna is a better choice. Nutritionally, all three of these fish are pretty similar. All tuna is high in protein and omega-3 fatty acids, yet low in saturated fat and calories.

What does it mean when tuna is white?

Solid White Albacore Tuna, also known as white tuna, possesses a firm and steaky texture. With its lighter colored flesh, commonly found in large albacore tuna, Solid White Albacore Tuna has a mild and fresh-tasting flavor that is great on its own, or in almost any recipe that calls for tuna.

Is white tuna high in mercury?

All canned white tuna is albacore. Its mercury levels are almost three times higher than the smaller skipjack tuna, used in most canned light tuna products.

Which canned tuna is healthiest?



Canned light tuna is the better, lower-mercury choice, according to the FDA and EPA. Canned white and yellowfin tuna are higher in mercury, but still okay to eat. Bigeye tuna should be avoided completely, but that species isn’t used for canned tuna anyway.

What fish is white tuna?

Albacore

White Tuna (Albacore) – The only species of fish that can be called “White Tuna” is Albacore. It is white to light pink in color and has a fairly firm texture. The flavor is mild; it has a very mild fish flavor.

Where does white tuna come from?

Our white meat tuna comes only from albacore (Thunnus alalunga). Albacore ranges in size from 10 – 80 lbs. Albacore is a highly migratory species, always on the move and found in the northern and Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. Albacore catches represent only about 5% of the world’s tuna catch on an annual basis.