El Mexicano · Canned tuna
Tuna in Water, Chili Peppers
A 2 oz (56g) serving of Tuna in Water, Chili Peppers by El Mexicano has 40 calories, 0g of sugars and 160mg of sodium, as submitted by Contessa Premium Foods Inc. to USDA (FoodData Central 1902808, record updated Aug 23, 2018).
Values for the declared serving and per 100 g. FoodData Central 1902808, available Jul 29, 2021; USDA record.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. Protein % DV here is not corrected for protein quality.
Computed from the values per 100 g that Contessa Premium Foods Inc. submitted to USDA, for the declared 56g serving. They agree with USDA's live record (FoodData Central API, read Sep 29, 2026). Check the USDA record.
- UPC
- 081697003567
- Category
- Canned tuna
- Records
- 3 under this UPC; this page shows the newest record of this barcode
How it compares with other canned tuna
Per 100 g, none of the 885 canned tuna products in USDA's branded database has less sugar, and it has more sodium than 30% of them.
Where the calories come from: 20% carbohydrate, 0% fat and 80% protein (4 calories a gram of protein or carbohydrate, 9 of fat).
Where it sits among canned tuna: sugar per 100 g
| Per 100 g | This product | Median of the category | Share of the category lower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 286 mg | 321 mg | 30% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 23.2 g | 3% |
| Calories | 71 | 118 | 0% |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; category statistics computed by GetFoodFacts from 885 products, one per barcode.
Other water in this aisle
459 of the 885 canned tuna products are named water. Per 100 g their median is 107 calories, 321 mg of sodium and 23.2 g of protein; 171 have less sodium than this one.
| Other brands with less sodium | Sodium per 100 g | Calories per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water KIRKLAND SIGNATURE | 222 mg | 118 |
| Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water SCHNUCKS | 218 mg | 70 |
| Wild Albacore Tuna in Water BRANDLESS | 216 mg | 108 |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release: products in this aisle whose name contains "water", one per barcode.
What is in it
Ingredients (as submitted): TUNA, WATER, RED AND GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, VEGETABLE BROTH [PEA AND CARROT EXTRACT], CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT.
The statement lists 9 ingredients at the top level, beginning with Tuna, Water, Red and Green Chili Peppers. It has no separate "Contains" line; a major allergen (the nine the FDA requires on labels: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) may be named inside the ingredients instead. For allergies, read the package: this is the record USDA holds (updated Aug 23, 2018), not the label on the shelf today.
Source: the ingredient statement Contessa Premium Foods Inc. submitted to USDA (FoodData Central 1902808).
More El Mexicano canned tuna
| Product | Calories per 100 g | Sugars per 100 g | Sodium per 100 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuna with Peppers | 89 | 5.36 g | 321 mg |
| Tuna in Water with Vegetables | 89 | 1.79 g | 268 mg |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Questions about this product
How many calories are in El Mexicano Tuna in Water, Chili Peppers?
40 per 2 oz (56g) serving, and 71 per 100 g.
How much sodium is in El Mexicano Tuna in Water, Chili Peppers?
160mg per serving (7% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value).
Is this the label on the package today?
It is the record Contessa Premium Foods Inc. submitted to USDA, last updated Aug 23, 2018. Recipes change: the package in your hand is the authority.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- this record and every record it is compared with, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what branded, SR Legacy, Foundation and survey records are. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies
- survey foods and their household portions. ars.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, its rounding and the Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the FDA thresholds the comparisons count. ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov