Light Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Light Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce by Dongwon scores 8/10 for Weight Loss based on very low calorie density.
Light Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce by Dongwon provides 80 calories, 11.8g protein, 4.7g fat, and 11.8g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 14.7g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Heart Health, Muscle Building, Weight Loss health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 11.8g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 80 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Contains 8 additives — a relatively long list indicating higher processing.
Deep Analysis
Light Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce by Dongwon is a lower-calorie option in the canned tuna category at 80 kcal per 100g, compared to the category average of 126. Sugar is a concern at 8.2g per 100g (214% above category average).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 80 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 11.8g per 100g (category avg: 22.8g)
- •Sugars: 8.2g per 100g (category avg: 2.6g)
- •Saturated fat: 1.2g per 100g
- •Sodium: 647mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 647mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1294mg — roughly 56% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Light Tuna with Hot Pepper Sauce doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-protein alternatives for better satiety, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the canned tuna category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
Skipjack tuna, hot pepper sauce (sorbitol, water, tomato paste, sucrose, red pepper powder, mixed seasoning [yeast extract, potassium hydrogen tartrate, potassium phosphate], oyster sauce [oyster concentrate, soy sauce (soybean, wheat), crab extract, caramel], onion powder, sodium silicoaluminate, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, disodium 5'-ribonucleotides, paprika oleoresin, paprika extract), potato, water, carrot, canola oil. Contains: fish (skipjack tuna), soybean, wheat, crustacean (crab).