Tuna, Light, Canned in water
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 98% of daily vitamin B-12, 63% of daily DHA and 28% of daily protein needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B-12 2.55 mcg
- DHA 0.19 g
- Protein 19.44 g
- Vitamin B-6 0.31 mg
- Vitamin D 47 IU
- Choline 29.3 mg
- Zinc 0.69 mg
- Potassium 179 mg
- Iron 1.63 mg
- Riboflavin 0.08 mg
- Calcium 17 mg
- Folate (DFE) 4 mcg
- Vitamin C 0 mg
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 29.3 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0.19 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 4 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 1.63 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 179 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 19.44 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.08 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.55 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.31 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 47 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.69 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedCanned light tuna packed in water is recommended during pregnancy as an FDA Best Choice fish. It offers lean protein, omega-3 DHA, and selenium with low mercury accumulation. The FDA and EPA encourage consuming two to three four-ounce servings of light tuna weekly to support fetal brain development. Season with lemon juice, chopped celery, and black pepper for a light meal.
How to read this
During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Tuna, Light, Canned in water provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.