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Calories in Canned tuna: 131–200 kcal per 120 g

Canned tuna can range from 131–200 kcal for the same 120 g in Calk. See the exact lower- and higher-calorie results.

Canned tuna: lower- and higher-calorie Calk versions side by side

At the same portion size (120 g), ingredients, sauces, and preparation can change the calorie total substantially. Calk shows a lower- and higher-calorie example side by side.

Lower calorie 131 kcal 120 g 109 kcal per 100 g
higher vs lower calorie +53%
Higher calorie 200 kcal 120 g 166 kcal per 100 g

Exact Calk results

These are the exact Calk results for the two versions shown above.

Lower calorie Calk card for Fish preserves: 109 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 92/8/0 Higher calorie Calk card for Fish preserves: 166 kcal per 100 g, protein/fat/carbs 55/45/0

What causes the difference

The portion size is the same, but the ingredients and preparation differ.

Fish preserves: + In oil
  • Tuna in its own juice is mostly protein, at roughly 111 kcal per 100 g.
  • Packed in oil, the fish carries added fat and the same tuna lands around 192 kcal per 100 g.
  • The protein is similar on both sides; the fat that comes with it changes the result.

Examples in this category

Examples of dishes and searches that fit this Calk category.

Fish preservesKilka in tomatoSprats in oilCanned fishCod liverFish patePink salmonIwashiAnchoviesKilkaMackerelHerring

FAQ

How many calories are in Canned tuna?
In Calk, the same 120 g serving ranges from 131 kcal for the lower-calorie version to 200 kcal for the higher-calorie version.
Why do the two versions differ so much?
Because the amount is fixed, but the ingredients, add-ins, fat level, sauces or preparation details change. The exact Calk cards on this page show both versions.
How do I calculate my own version?
Open Fish preserves in Calk and choose what you actually ate. Calk calculates the result from those choices.

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