How Much Protein Is in Canned Tuna?
21.7 g in 3 oz
Canned tuna is one of the cheapest ways to add a large hit of protein with almost no fat, and it needs no cooking at all. Keep a few cans around for days when hitting your target is otherwise a struggle.
Canned Tuna nutrition (in water, drained)
Values are approximate, based on USDA FoodData Central, in water, drained. Actual numbers vary by brand, cut, and preparation.
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Canned Tuna, answered
Canned Tuna has about 28.8 g of protein in 1 can, drained (4 oz), and about 21.7 g in 3 oz.
About 131 calories in 1 can, drained (4 oz), or about 99 in 3 oz.
Yes. Canned Tuna is a lean, protein-dense choice: about 88% of the calories come from protein, and you get 28.8 g in 1 can, drained (4 oz). It is a complete protein, so it carries every essential amino acid your muscles need to rebuild.
Yes. About 88% of the calories in canned tuna come from protein, well above the roughly 40% bar that counts as a high-protein food.
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