StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water
7.7out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #49 of 85 canned fish we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Chunk Light Tuna in Water

MealFan pickHigh protein pantry staple
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#49of 85 canned fish scored
Category average7.90.2 below average
Wild PlanetWild Tuna & White Bean SaladCompare head to head 8.4out of 10 SeasonSpringdale Boneless Sardines in 100% Olive OilCompare head to head 8.2out of 10 SOLID WHITEALBACORE TUNACompare head to head 8.1out of 10
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The catch

Sodium is the real tradeoff at 360 milligrams in a 5 ounce can, roughly 16 percent of a daily limit, driven by the added vegetable broth and salt. (source)

The honest take

This is about as lean as canned protein gets, with 20 grams of protein and just 90 calories in a whole 5 ounce can drained. The ingredient list stays short at tuna, water, vegetable broth and salt, with zero sugar and only half a gram of fat. Because it is skipjack light tuna it also runs lower in mercury than albacore, which makes it a sensible everyday pantry pick. The one thing to watch is sodium at 360 milligrams per can, pushed up by the added vegetable broth and salt versus the plainer tuna, water and sea salt versions.
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The StarKist product guide

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Nutrition per serving

1 can drained (113g), 5 oz can

90Calories
20gProtein
0gCarbs
0.5gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar
360mgSodium
High proteinNo added sugarKeto friendly

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Anyone who wants cheap, high protein, low calorie pantry fuel for salads, sandwiches and quick lunches.

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You track sodium closely or want the shortest possible label, where the tuna, water and sea salt Selects line fits better.

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StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water (official product page, nutrition facts) · StarKist FAQ (tuna species, sourcing, vegetable broth and soy). Nutrition is read from the manufacturer label and named sources, never brand marketing.

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