Tuna in oil vs tuna in water

Side-by-side nutrition comparison per 100g serving: Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids and Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids.

Macronutrient Comparison

Calories
Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids:
186.0kcal
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
128.0kcal
Protein
Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids:
26.5g
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
23.6g
Carbs
Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids:
Fish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids:
Fat
Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids:
8.1g
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, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids has fewer calories (128 vs 186 kcal)

Better for Muscle Building

Fish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solids has more protein (26.5g 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

NutrientFish, tuna, white, canned in oil, without salt, drained solidsFish, tuna, white, canned in water, without salt, drained solids
Macronutrients
Calories186128
Protein26.5g23.6g
Carbohydrates——
Fat8.1g3.0g
Fiber——
Sugar——
Sodium50mg50mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A—6mcg
Vitamin C——
Vitamin D——
Vitamin B122.2mcg1.2mcg
Minerals
Calcium4mg14mg
Iron0.7mg1.0mg
Magnesium34mg33mg
Potassium333mg237mg
Zinc0.5mg0.5mg
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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