Tuna pasta calories: 540 kcal per serving, 108 per 100 g

Name: Tuna Pasta
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 100g Pasta; 120g Tuna; Tomato Sauce; Capers, Olives; Olive Oil, Parsley

This pantry meal combines 100 g of pasta with 120 g of tuna in tomato sauce, with capers, olives, olive oil and parsley. A serving is roughly 540 kcal with 32 g of protein and 14 g of fat, and about 52% of the calories come from its 70 g of carbohydrates, mostly from the pasta.

Nutrition per serving

Nutrient	Per 100 g	1 serving (~500 g)	Share of calories
Calories	108 kcal	540 kcal	100%
Protein	6.4 g	32 g	24%
Carbs	14 g	70 g	52%
Fat	2.8 g	14 g	24%

How many calories in 100 g of Tuna pasta?

A typical serving of Tuna pasta weighs about 500 g, so 100 g has about 108 kcal, 6.4 g protein, 14 g carbohydrates and 2.8 g fat.

Calories for your portion

Amount (g)

540kcal

32 gProtein

70 gCarbs

14 gFat

Calories by amount

Amount	Weight	kcal	Protein	Carbs	Fat
½ serving	250 g	270	16 g	35 g	7 g
1 serving	500 g	540	32 g	70 g	14 g
1½ servings	750 g	810	48 g	105 g	21 g
2 servings	1000 g	1080	64 g	140 g	28 g
100 g	100 g	108	6.4 g	14 g	2.8 g
200 g	200 g	216	12.8 g	28 g	5.6 g

Vitamins and minerals in Tuna pasta

Per serving, with the share of the daily value (DV) used on US nutrition labels.

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Fiber	6.3 g	23%
Sugars	8.7 g	–
Saturated fat	2.2 g	11%
Sodium	940 mg	41%
Potassium	970 mg	21%
Calcium	80 mg	6%
Iron	4.5 mg	25%
Vitamin C	20 mg	22%
Vitamin A	90 µg	10%
Vitamin D	2 µg	10%
Vitamin B12	3 µg	125%

Allergens in Tuna pasta

Fish
Gluten

A typical recipe contains the allergens below (EU list of 14). Recipes, sauces and kitchens differ, so always check the label or ask when you eat out.

Which diets does Tuna pasta fit?

Pescatarian

Based on the ingredients of a typical serving. Recipes vary, so check labels if you have an allergy or follow a diet strictly.

How long would you walk to burn a serving of Tuna pasta?

For a 70 kg adult, the 540 kcal in one serving is about 126 minutes of comfortable walking or 92 minutes of brisk walking. This is only a rough perspective: food is not something you have to earn or burn off, and the numbers change with body size.

Comfortable walk (about 4 km/h)	126 min
Brisk walk (about 5.5 km/h)	92 min

Work it out for your own weight and activity with the calories burned calculator.

What's in a typical serving

Pasta with tuna, tomato sauce and capers, a simple meal that is high in protein and ready in minutes.

100g Pasta
120g Tuna
Tomato Sauce
Capers, Olives
Olive Oil, Parsley

How to make it

Cook 100 g of pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain.
Meanwhile, warm a little olive oil in a pan and add the tomato sauce; simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in a few capers and sliced olives.
Add 120 g of drained tuna, breaking it into flakes, and heat through for 2 minutes.
Toss the pasta with the sauce and finish with chopped parsley.

How to make it lighter

Choose tuna canned in water rather than oil to keep the fat close to 14 g.
Add spinach, peppers or zucchini to the sauce for more volume.
Use capers and olives sparingly, since both add a lot of salt.

Lighter alternatives

Vegetable Frittata340 kcal · 22 g protein Caprese Salad320 kcal · 16 g protein Chicken Shish Kebab380 kcal · 46 g protein Ceviche220 kcal · 26 g protein

More Italian dishes

Spaghetti Bolognese620 kcal · 32 g protein Margherita Pizza560 kcal · 23 g protein Lasagna620 kcal · 32 g protein Minestrone260 kcal · 10 g protein Mushroom Risotto480 kcal · 12 g protein Potato Gnocchi480 kcal · 12 g protein

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Tuna pasta?

A typical serving of Tuna pasta has about 540 kcal. The exact number depends on the recipe, the amount of oil or butter and the portion size.

How many calories are in 100 g of Tuna pasta?

About 108 kcal. That is based on a typical serving of about 500 g with 540 kcal; the real figure changes with the recipe and how much oil is used.

Is Tuna pasta high in protein?

Yes. With about 32 g of protein per serving (24% of its calories), Tuna pasta is a good protein source.

Can I eat Tuna pasta while losing weight?

Yes, if it fits your daily calorie target. Weight loss depends on your total intake over time, not on a single dish; portion size and added fats make the biggest difference.

How long do you have to walk to burn off Tuna pasta?

Roughly 126 minutes of comfortable walking for a 70 kg adult, or about 92 minutes at a brisk pace. Treat it as a perspective only; it depends on body size and you do not need to 'burn off' food.

Is Tuna pasta vegetarian?

No. A typical serving of Tuna pasta contains meat or fish.

Is Tuna pasta gluten-free?

Usually not. A typical serving contains wheat or another gluten source.

How can I make Tuna pasta lighter?

Choose tuna canned in water rather than oil to keep the fat close to 14 g. Add spinach, peppers or zucchini to the sauce for more volume. Use capers and olives sparingly, since both add a lot of salt.

How we calculated these values

Calories and macros are Sporty catalog estimates for one typical serving, calculated from USDA FoodData Central values for the listed ingredient amounts.
The serving weight (500 g) is estimated from those ingredients; the per-100 g values and the portion calculator are worked out from it.
Walking times use the Compendium of Physical Activities: 3.5 MET for comfortable and 4.8 MET for brisk walking, for a 70 kg adult (kcal per minute = MET × 3.5 × kg ÷ 200).
Vitamins, minerals and allergens are estimated from the same ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values; % DV uses the US FDA daily values.
Diet labels come from the ingredients. Real values change with the recipe, the amount of oil and the portion, so treat every number as an estimate.

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