Is Tuna good for your health condition?
Tuna is a lean, firm fish eaten fresh or canned. Values here are for fresh bluefin tuna, and canned tuna is different.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Calories | 144 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 23.3 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 38 mg |
| Sodium | 39 mg |
| Potassium | 252 mg |
| Purines | 117 to 211.8 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples) |
Source: USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy), entry "Fish, tuna, fresh, bluefin, raw". Purines: USDA and ODS-NIH Database for the Purine Content of Foods, Release 2 (2025).
Quick guide by condition
| Diabetes or prediabetes | Usually fine in normal portions |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | Low in salt |
| High cholesterol | Low in saturated fat and cholesterol |
| High uric acid or gout | High purine: limit or avoid |
| Weight loss goal | Moderate calories |
This guide only uses the nutrient numbers above (rules explained on How it works). It is general information and does not know your medicines, test results or portion size.
Common questions
Can people with diabetes eat tuna?
Going by its sugar and carbohydrate numbers, the general guide is: usually fine in normal portions. Portion, cooking method and what you eat it with all change the effect on blood sugar, so check with your doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
Is tuna OK for high uric acid or gout?
Purine level: 117 to 211.8 mg per 100 g (varies between tested samples). General guide: High purine: limit or avoid. Purine tables describe the food, not your body, so ask your doctor what is right for you.
Is tuna good for high blood pressure?
Sodium is 39 mg per 100 g. General guide: low in salt. Salt added during cooking often matters more than the food itself.