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Bumble Bee Tuna, Premium Light, in Water
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Bumble Bee Tuna, Premium Light, in Water

Bumble Bee
2.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
16g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

A familiar tin in American grocery aisles, Bumble Bee Tuna Premium Light in Water is a single-serve 2.5-ounce can that reads like a quick, protein-focused solution. You’ll typically find it in the canned seafood aisle or on endcaps alongside other tuna varieties, canned salmon, sardines and shelf-stable proteins; multipacks may appear near lunchbox or camping aisles. This little can suits quick grocery runs, school-lunch packing, emergency storm-prep kits, or solo meals when someone wants a straightforward, no-fuss protein. The Bumble Bee name carries a decades-long brand history — positioned as dependable, mainstream, and value-forward — appealing to time-pressed parents, students, and workers looking for affordable convenience. Marketing leans into reliability and seafood tradition rather than artisanal cachet. The label’s “Premium Light” and “in Water” wording creates a health-halo of lean, low-fat eating, and the short ingredient list (tuna, water, vegetable broth, salt) reads as simple and natural; there is no organic certification on this SKU. In plain terms the product is canned and heat-processed — more preserved than fresh fish but not compounded with flavor systems or long ingredient lists. Sensory notes: the texture is flaky and tender, slightly firm, with a briny, ocean-tinted flavor mellowed by the added vegetable broth; it’s moist rather than oily. Packaging is a small metal pull-top can that invites a quick ritual — pop, drain, flake with a fork — then spread on crackers, fold into a salad, or mix into a single-serving tuna salad. Its compact size makes it an easy pantry staple for one-person portions and grab-and-go eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein16g
* 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.

Ingredients

Light, Tuna,, Water,, Vegetable, Broth, (Pea,, Carrot),, Salt..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Canned tuna with water, vegetable broth and salt is a processed food: it’s preserved and heat-treated for shelf stability but contains few industrial additives, so it fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Bumble Bee Tuna, Premium Light, in Water

Bumble Bee Tuna packs a punch with 16 grams of protein and only 80 calories per serving, making it a solid choice for a quick, nourishing meal. It's low in fat and sugar, which can fit well into many diets. However, 'healthy' can vary based on your personal nutrition goals—think of this as a great snack or meal base rather than a full meal on its own.

Perfect For

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