Calories in
fish, tuna salad
187 kcal per 100 g Fish, tuna salad contains 187 calories per 100 grams, or about 159 calories per 3 oz. Per 100 g it provides 16.0 g protein, 9.4 g carbohydrate and 9.3 g fat.
By calories that splits 20% carbohydrate, 35% protein, 45% fat.
Calories in a typical serving
Per-100 g figures are useful for comparison but nobody eats 100 g of anything on purpose. These are the USDA's own household measures.
| Serving | Grams | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 oz | 85.0 g | 159 | 13.6 g | 8.0 g | 7.9 g |
| 1 cup | 205.0 g | 383 | 32.9 g | 19.3 g | 19.0 g |
Full nutrition, per 100 g and per 3 oz
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 3 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 187 kcal | 159 kcal |
| Protein | 16.0 g | 13.6 g |
| Total fat | 9.3 g | 7.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5 g | 1.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 9.4 g | 8.0 g |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g |
| Sodium | 402.0 mg | 341.7 mg |
| Potassium | 178.0 mg | 151.3 mg |
| Calcium | 17.0 mg | 14.5 mg |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 0.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 2.2 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin A | 24.0 µg | 20.4 µg |
| Cholesterol | 13.0 mg | 11.1 mg |
| Water | 63.2 g | 53.7 g |
USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy (FDC ID 175160). A dash means the nutrient was not measured for this item, which is not the same as zero.
How fish, tuna salad compares
Among the 68 finfish and shellfish products items on this site, fish, tuna salad ranks 5 of 68 by calorie density, against a category average of 114 kcal per 100 g — so it is about 64% more calorie-dense than typical for its group.
It carries 8.6 g of protein per 100 calories, a moderate protein contribution.
To burn off 3 oz (159 kcal), a 70 kg adult would walk for roughly 32 minutes — see the walking calculation on our sister site, or pick a different activity. Treat that as a sense of scale rather than a rule: eating and moving are not a simple ledger.
Questions
How many calories are in fish, tuna salad?
Fish, tuna salad contains 187 calories per 100 g, which works out to about 159 calories per 3 oz. It also provides 16.0 g of protein, 9.4 g of carbohydrate and 9.3 g of fat per 100 g.
What is the macro breakdown of fish, tuna salad?
By calories, fish, tuna salad is roughly 20% carbohydrate, 35% protein and 45% fat. That makes it a predominantly fat-based food.
How long does it take to burn off 3 oz?
About 32 minutes of ordinary walking for a 70 kg adult (MET 4.0). That is a rough guide for scale, not a prescription — appetite and activity interact in ways a simple subtraction does not capture.
Is this figure exact for the fish, tuna salad I bought?
No. These are USDA reference values, averaged across samples. Real foods vary with variety, ripeness, growing conditions, cut, brand and how they were cooked — 10–20% either way is normal. Use them for planning, not precision.
Similar foods
Closest in calorie density within finfish and shellfish products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy — public domain. Full USDA description: "Fish, tuna salad". General information only — not medical or nutrition advice. Values are averages for a food type and vary by brand, ripeness and preparation.