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It depends on what you prefer. The biggest difference between tuna in water and tuna in oil is that the tuna in oil has much more fat and calories than tuna in water. Some feel that the tuna in oil has more flavor.

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The oil which canners pack tuna in is generally soybean oil, often also listed as 'vegetable oil'.

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How many calories in two ounces of canned tuna in water?

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What is the process for canning tuna?

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How many calories in a can of tuna in water?

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Which type of tuna requires draining and flaking?

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Is canned tuna raises cholesterol?

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