If you're counting calories, chunk light tuna in water offers the fewest, with just 82 calories per 3. This serving size delivers 19 grams of protein and just over a half-gram of fat. Other nutrients in chunk light tuna in water include milligrams of potassium and 1. There are no carbohydrates in chunk light tuna, making it an optimal choice for those following a ketogenic diet. Albacore tuna in water has calories per 3.
It serves up milligrams of potassium, 95 micrograms of selenium, 54 international units of vitamin D and 12 milligrams of niacin. Like chunk light tuna, albacore contains no carbohydrates and delivers 1.
Chunk light tuna has more sodium than albacore, however. Each 3. As with most ocean-caught fish, mercury can be a concern. According to a June study published by the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry , hair mercury levels in university students consuming tuna three to 20 times per week were significantly higher than in non-tuna eating students, with those eating the most tuna having mercury levels of concern.
Mercury levels from eating tuna are of particular concern when it comes to pregnant and nursing women and small children. The U. Food and Drug Administration FDA recommends 8 to 12 ounces of seafood per week for pregnant or nursing women. The FDA's recommendation cites high levels of protein, vitamin D, selenium, B12, omega 3 fats and trace minerals. Here at Bumble Bee, we understand that everyone has their own preference. That is why we provide a variety of shelf-stable tuna products to meet your needs.
From Solid White Albacore to Chunk Light, we created a quick guide to understanding the various types of canned tuna, their journey from sea to can, and how they can enhance your favorite recipes.
But do you know the true difference between these various types? Let us break it down for you. Solid White Albacore Tuna, also known as white tuna, possesses a firm and steaky texture.
With its lighter colored flesh, commonly found in large albacore tuna, Solid White Albacore Tuna has a mild and fresh-tasting flavor that is great on its own, or in almost any recipe that calls for tuna. Chunk White Albacore Tuna is another type of white tuna that we often find in the tuna aisle.
The flavor is mild; it has a very mild fish flavor. It may be sold as a solid pack — a nice tuna fillet or large pieces of fish— or it may be a chunk style, similar to the light tuna product. From a nutritional perspective it is a little higher in fat and may have more Omega-3 fatty acids than a light tuna.
Albacore tuna is perfect on fresh salads, appetizers or any dish where you want to see beautiful pieces of fish and want the flavors of the dish to stand out! Did you know most insurance has an annual allowance for Medical Nutrition Therapy nutrition education and coaching with a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and so often it goes unused?
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