North Atlantic Albacore Tuna

Thunnus alalunga

Also Known As

Northern albacore, Longfin tuna, Germon

U.S. wild-caught North Atlantic albacore tuna is a smart seafood choice because it is sustainably managed and responsibly harvested under U.S. regulations.

Facts

Availability

Fresh year-round, with peaks in the fall, and frozen year-round.

Source

U.S. wild-caught from Massachusetts to Louisiana.

Taste

Mild, rich taste.

Texture

Firm texture and large, moist flakes. Albacore meat is not as dense or firm as bluefin tuna, so it’s not as well-suited for sashimi.

Color

Lightest-colored meat of all the tunas – it can range from light beige to almost brown when raw, but becomes off-white when cooked. When canned, it’s the only tuna meat allowed to be labeled “white meat.”

Health Benefits

Low in fat and cholesterol with the most omega-3 fatty acids of any of the tuna species. More information on health and seafood.

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition facts

Serving weight 113 g / 4 oz (fresh)
Amount per serving
Calories 150
Protein 31 g
Fat, total 2 g
Saturated fatty acids, total 1 g
Carbohydrate 0 g
Sugars, total 0 g
Fiber, total dietary 0 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Selenium 36.5 mcg
Sodium 80 mg

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