Tuna (fresh or canned)

TLDRLast updated 22 September 2026

Plain canned tuna in oil or brine: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Last updated 22 September 2026

Serving sizes for tuna (fresh or canned)

Plain canned tuna in oil or brine: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

Low
120 gabout 1.2 cans

Tested serving sizes

Tested serving sizes for Tuna (fresh or canned) and their Gut Friendly rating
ServingAmountMain FODMAPRating
120 g portion120 gNone detectedLow
1 can drained100 gNone detectedLow
115 g portion115 gNone detectedLow
500 g portion500 gNone detectedLow

Breakdown for 120 g

0gFructose
0gLactose
0gFructans
0gGOS
0gSorbitol
0gMannitol
120 gabout 1.2 cans

Is tuna (fresh or canned) low FODMAP?

All six listed FODMAP components are low at 100 g and 500 g for plain tuna canned in oil or brine and drained. Plain fresh tuna also has a low FODMAP profile. Added broths, flavourings, sauces and sandwich ingredients have separate serving values.

Tuna (fresh or canned) and IBS: what to know

These ratings describe the plain food at the listed weights. Consider other ingredients in a prepared dish separately.

Gut-friendly ways to eat tuna (fresh or canned)

Plain tuna canned in oil or brine is low FODMAP at 100 g drained (1 reference can), with low FODMAP portions reported up to 500 g. Can sizes vary, so weigh the drained fish. Plain fresh tuna also has a low FODMAP profile; check sauces, broths and flavourings separately.

Frequently asked questions

What are the FODMAP serving sizes?

Plain canned tuna in oil or brine: 100 g is low FODMAP; 500 g is low FODMAP.

How should I measure the portion?

One reference can contains approximately 100 g drained tuna. Can sizes vary, so use the drained weight. Use grams for fresh tuna.

Do these values include other ingredients?

These portions describe the plain food. Added sauces, seasonings, coatings and other recipe ingredients have separate serving values.

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