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 |
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| 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 |
