
In short
This has about 23 g protein per serving, with 5 g fiber and 227 calories. It makes 1 serving and takes about 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 small can light tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup canned white beans, rinsed
- 1 stalk celery, sliced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Allergens: fish. Check your own labels.
Method
- Put the tuna, beans and celery in a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice and olive oil.
- Stir gently and eat right away, or chill and use within a day.
Nutrition per serving
| Protein | Calories | Fat | Carbs | Fiber |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 g | 227 kcal | 6 g | 21 g | 5 g |
An estimate, added up from USDA values for each ingredient by weight and rounded. Your brands and portions will differ. Salt, pepper and cooking losses are not counted.
A note on this recipe
Beans add fiber, so if fiber bothers you at the moment, start with a smaller portion. See GLP-1 constipation and what to eat on a GLP-1.
This is a recipe, not a treatment, and it won't suit everyone. If you have kidney disease, diabetes, a food allergy or a special diet, ask your prescriber or a dietitian.
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Questions people ask
How much protein is in tuna and white bean salad?
About 23 g per serving, with about 227 calories and 5 g fiber. This is an estimate from USDA values, and your brands and portions will differ.
How long does tuna and white bean salad keep?
Keep it in the fridge and use it within up to a day.
What allergens are in tuna and white bean salad?
Allergens: fish. Check your own labels.
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Useful tools
- USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy: Fish, tuna, light, canned in water, drained solids (Includes foods for USDA's Food Distribution Program); Beans, white, mature seeds, canned; Celery, raw; Lemon juice, raw; Oil, olive, salad or cooking. Checked 2 November 2026.
- Mozaffarian D et al. Nutritional priorities to support GLP-1 therapy for obesity: a joint advisory. Am J Clin Nutr 2025;122(1):344-367.
- Cooking temperatures: FoodSafety.gov.