Calorie comparison
Ground Turkey vs Tuna
Per 100 grams, tuna is the lighter choice by 87 calories, while ground turkey delivers more protein. The right pick depends on your goal — fewer calories for a cut, more protein to stay full.
Per 100 grams
| Per 100 g | Ground Turkey | Tuna |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 203 | 116 |
| Protein | 27 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 10 g | 1 g |
Orange highlights the "better for a calorie deficit" value (fewer calories, fat and carbs; more protein). Your goals decide what "better" means.
Per typical serving
🦃 Ground Turkey
3 oz cooked (85 g)
173 cal
23 g protein · 0 g carbs · 8.5 g fat
🐟 Tuna
3 oz canned in water (85 g)
99 cal
22.1 g protein · 0 g carbs · 0.9 g fat
Frequently asked
Which has more calories, ground turkey or tuna?
Per 100 g, ground turkey has 203 calories and tuna has 116. Tuna is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, ground turkey or tuna?
Ground Turkey has 27 g of protein per 100 g; tuna has 26 g. Ground Turkey wins on protein.
Is ground turkey or tuna better for weight loss?
For a calorie deficit, the lower-calorie, higher-protein option usually helps you stay full on fewer calories. Here that leans toward tuna — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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