
Katsuwonus pelamis
Also Known As
Tuna, Ocean bonito, Lesser tuna, Aku
U.S. wild-caught Atlantic skipjack tuna is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Fresh in late summer through early fall, and frozen and canned year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from New York to Florida. |
Taste |
Skipjack tuna has the most pronounced taste of all of the tropical tunas. |
Texture |
Firm and moist with large flakes. |
Color |
When raw, good-quality skipjack tuna meat is deep red. Smaller fish are lighter red. Cooked skipjack becomes light gray. |
Health Benefits |
Skipjack is an excellent source of low-fat protein. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 103 |
Protein | 22.00 g |
Fat, total | 1.01 g |
Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.328 g |
Carbohydrate | 0 g |
Sugars, total | 0 g |
Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
Cholesterol | 47 mg |
Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
Sodium | 37 mg |