Thunnus albacares
Also Known As
Tuna, Ahi
U.S. wild-caught Atlantic yellowfin tuna is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.
Facts
Availability |
Year-round. |
Source |
U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Texas. |
Taste |
Yellowfin tuna has a mild, meaty flavor. It’s more flavorful than albacore, but leaner than bluefin tuna. |
Texture |
The meat is firm and moist with large flakes. |
Color |
Meat is bright red when raw and turns brown to grayish-tan when cooked. |
Health Benefits |
Yellowfin tuna is low in saturated fat and sodium and is a very good source of protein, thiamin, selenium, vitamin B6, and omega-3s. |
Health & Nutrition
Nutrition facts |
|
| Serving weight | 100 g (raw) |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 109 |
| Protein | 24.4 g |
| Fat, total | 0.49 g |
| Saturated fatty acids, total | 0.172 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g |
| Sugars, total | 0 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 39 mg |
| Selenium | 36.5 mcg |
| Sodium | 45 mg |
