How many carbs are in a Tuna, Light, Canned in Water?

Tuna, Light, Canned in Water nutrition at a glance

Per 3 oz drained (85g), Tuna, Light, Canned in Water delivers about 4% of a 2,000-calorie daily reference, 0% of the 275g daily carbohydrate reference and 0% of the 28g daily fiber reference. Sugar sits at 0% of the 50g added-sugar reference and protein contributes 33% of the 50g protein reference.

Blood-sugar impact of Tuna, Light, Canned in Water

Very little impact on blood sugar. Suitable for low-carb, keto and diabetic meal plans in normal serving sizes.

With 0g total carbs and 0g fiber, the net-carb figure for a 3 oz drained (85g) serving works out to roughly 0g — this is the number most keto and low-carb tracking apps use. If you're managing type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or reactive hypoglycemia, use total carbs for insulin dosing calculations and treat net carbs as a rough guide for meal planning.

Ways to eat Tuna, Light, Canned in Water

• Great fit for low-carb, keto or diabetic-friendly meals — build around tuna, light, canned in water without worrying about a big glucose spike.
• Use tuna, light, canned in water as a satisfying snack between meals when you want to stay in a low-carb window.
• Combine tuna, light, canned in water with leafy greens and olive oil for a clean, blood-sugar-friendly plate.

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