Light tuna vs white (albacore) tuna
Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids and Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids.
Macronutrient Comparison
Calories
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
116.0kcal
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
128.0kcal
Protein
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
25.5g
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
23.6g
Carbs
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
Fat
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
0.8g
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
3.0g
Values are per 100g serving. Longer bars indicate higher amounts.
Better for Weight Loss
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids has fewer calories (116 vs 128 kcal)
Better for Muscle Building
Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids has more protein (25.5g vs 23.6g)
Better for Low-Carb Diets
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids has fewer carbs (g vs g)
Better for Digestion
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids has more fiber (g vs g)
Detailed Nutrition Comparison
| Nutrient | Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, without salt, drained solids | Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids |
|---|---|---|
| Macronutrients | ||
| Calories | 116 | 128 |
| Protein | 25.5g | 23.6g |
| Carbohydrates | — | — |
| Fat | 0.8g | 3.0g |
| Fiber | — | — |
| Sugar | — | — |
| Sodium | 50mg | 50mg |
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A | — | 6mcg |
| Vitamin C | — | — |
| Vitamin D | — | — |
| Vitamin B12 | 3.0mcg | 1.2mcg |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 11mg | 14mg |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 1.0mg |
| Magnesium | 27mg | 33mg |
| Potassium | 237mg | 237mg |
| Zinc | 0.8mg | 0.5mg |
Green-highlighted values indicate the better option for that nutrient. For calories, carbs, fat, sugar, and sodium, lower is highlighted. For protein, fiber, and micronutrients, higher is highlighted. Both foods' values are from USDA FoodData Central (FDC IDs on each food's page).
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