Canned Tuna
No glycemic index7/10
No glycemic index — no carbohydrates
0 g carbohydrates per 100 g
Logi score 7/10
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- High sodium content from canning process
Canned Tuna has no glycemic index: it contains no carbohydrates.
Updated Jul 4, 2026 · Sources: USDA FoodData Central #334194 , Logi Nutrition Team · Not medical advice · Report an error
Forms of Tuna Fillet
- no GI
Tuna Fillet - Catalan-style tunaGI 25 · GL 1 per 100 g catalan sauce
- GI 20 · GL 1 per 100 g negima nabe
Tuna and green onion stew - Tuna pokeGI 5 · GL 1 per 100 g poke
- GI 40 · GL 2 per 100 g vegan
Vegan tuna - Canned chili tunano GI cannedchili
- Canned smoked tuna with lemon and oilno GI smokedcanned
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Canned Tuna is one of the 11,117 foods Logi scores when you photograph a meal — with the portion.
Portions
| Portion | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 serving (drained) | 85 g |
| 1 cup | 150 g |
| 1 can (drained) | 165 g |
Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
96
Calories
0 g
Carbs
22 g
Protein
0.8 g
Fat
per 100g
| Calories | 96 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 0 g |
| Natural | 0 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Soluble | 0 g |
| Insoluble | 0 g |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated | 0.2 g |
| Unsaturated | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg |
Processing Level
60%
Moderate
Why this score?
- Excellent source of high-quality protein
- Zero glycemic load (ideal for insulin resistance)
- Low in calories and saturated fat
- High sodium content from canning process
- Potential for heavy metal accumulation (mercury)
- Lacks essential omega-3 fatty acids compared to fresh fish
Allergens
Contains: fish
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Canned Tuna?
Canned Tuna has no glycemic index because it contains no carbohydrates (0 g per 100 g).
Is Canned Tuna good for people with insulin resistance?
Canned Tuna contains no carbohydrates, so on its own it does not raise blood sugar.
Which form of Tuna Fillet has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Tuna Fillet in this database, Catalan-style tuna has the lowest glycemic load (1 per 100 g).
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