Calorie comparison
Potato vs Tuna
Per 100 grams, potato is the lighter choice by 39 calories, while tuna 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 | Potato | Tuna |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 77 | 116 |
| Protein | 2 g | 26 g |
| Carbs | 17 g | 0 g |
| Fat | 0.1 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
🥔 Potato
1 medium (173 g)
133 cal
3.5 g protein · 29.4 g carbs · 0.2 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, potato or tuna?
Per 100 g, potato has 77 calories and tuna has 116. Potato is lower in calories.
Which has more protein, potato or tuna?
Potato has 2 g of protein per 100 g; tuna has 26 g. Tuna wins on protein.
Is potato 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 potato — but portion size matters more than which food you pick.
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