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USDA FoodData Central · Excellent — top 10% for protein density18.5 g protein per 100 kcal
| Diet | Why |
|---|---|
| ✓ Keto | 0 g net carbs / 100 g — keto-friendly means <6 g |
| ✓ Carnivore | animal-derived (meat or fish) |
| ✗ Vegan | contains animal-derived ingredients |
| ✗ Vegetarian | contains meat or fish |
| ✓ Whole30 | no grains, dairy, legumes, or added sugar |
| Portion | Weight | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 100 grams | 100 g | 128 |
| 3 oz | 85 g | 108.8 |
| 1 can | 172 g | 220.2 |
Fish (tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids) delivers 18.5 g of protein per 100 calories — see where it ranks →
A can of white tuna in water drains to about 20 g of protein for 190 calories — pantry-stable protein density few fresh foods beat. Mash with Greek yogurt instead of mayo and a celery sandwich filling appears. Limit to 2–3 cans a week if you're watching mercury; alternate with salmon.
Fish (tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids) has 128 calories per 100 grams, which is about 108.8 calories per 3 oz.
Fish (tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids) has 23.6 g of protein per 100 grams — 18.5 g of protein per 100 calories.
Fish (tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids) has 0 g net carbs per 100 g, so it is generally keto-friendly under the 6 g net-carbs-per-100 g rule of thumb.
Fish (tuna, white, canned in water, drained solids) is not vegan (contains animal-derived ingredients).