I love tuna but have only eaten it from a can. Many times I've read or heard that the type of tuna doesn't matter, its all the same. Apparently not.
This information is from Very Well Fit.
Benefits
of Canned Tuna
The
nutritional value of canned tuna speaks for itself.
When
packed in water, a 6.5-ounce can of tuna contains:
144
calories
Two
grams of fat
No
saturated fat
No
carbohydrates
No
sugar
32
grams of protein
412
grams of salt (18 percent of the recommended daily value)
15
percent of the recommended daily value of iron
For
those on a low-salt diet, there are even versions that offer 25 percent less
sodium.
Health
Benefits of Tuna
The
omega-3 fatty acids found in tuna are known to promote good heart health.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), these essential fats can
help decrease triglycerides in the blood, lower the risk of arrhythmia
(irregular heartbeats), and slow the buildup of plaque in the arteries. Because
of this, the AHA recommends that you consume at least two servings of fish per
week.
With
the being said, the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in a three-ounce serving can
vary significantly based on the type of fish consumed. Among the tuna
varieties, both fresh and canned:
Fresh
bluefin tuna offers 1,000 to 1,500 milligrams.
Canned
white albacore tuna offers 500 to 1,000 milligrams.
Canned
light tuna offers 200 to 500 milligrams.
Fresh
skipjack tuna offers 200 to 500 milligrams.
Fresh
yellowfin tuna offers 200 milligrams or less.
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