Fascinating Facts - Tuna
- As a member of the mackeral family, tuna naturally has a stronger, more robust flavor than whitefish.
- Although tuna is found in all major bodies of oceanic water except the polar seas, the majority of the global tuna supply comes from the Pacific Ocean.
- It is rich in protein, low in fat and calories and is an excellent source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids which help to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.
- With just 191 calories per can and 180 calories per 6 ounce tuna steak, both types of tuna are figure friendly.
- Both canned and fresh tuna give you an average of 41 grams of protein.
- Tuna can be baked, broiled, grilled, and fried.
- Tuna provides you with more than 80% of your daily value of vitamin B12 and nearly 30% of vitamin B6, and that’s just for starters! You’ll get more than 100% of your daily value on niacin, as well as small doses of vitamins A and E.
- Tuna, as a protein is packed with tons of minerals including large amounts of iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and selenium just to name a few. You will also get small amounts of magnesium and manganese in just one can or a 6-ounce tuna steak.
- Canned tuna is available in “solid” or “chunk”
- Solid tuna is a solid portion of loin, cut into pieces only to fit in the can.
- Chunk tuna is a mixture of cut pieces, varying in size.
- Unopened canned tuna has a recommended shelf-life of up to four years, provided that the product has been stored under normal conditions and is not damaged.
- A major health benefit of tuna, thanks to 190% (DV) of selenium is to flush toxins out of the liver. This promotes overall good health.