3 Reasons Oil-Packed Tuna Is Usually the Better Choice

Better taste and texture Oil-packed tuna stays moist and rich, while water-packed often turns into dry shreds as soon as you open the can.

Works well on its own If you eat tuna straight, on crackers, or in a simple sandwich, oil-packed wins. Water-packed is fine only when mixed into heavy mayo-based salads where moisture doesn’t matter.

Small calorie difference Oil-packed adds only 30-50 extra calories per serving. If that bothers you, just drain the oil. You are better off eating less of something good than more of something mediocre.