What is Tuna? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Tuna?

Tuna is a type of saltwater fish and vary in size and color, depending on the type of tuna. Generally tuna has a semi-firm texture and is very flaky and often on the dryer side. It is a meatier fish than others. The meat is red when raw and once cooked it takes in a grey tone. The flavor is strong and fishy.

What does Tuna Taste Like?

Salty

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Umami

Ingredients

tuna

canola oil

Canola oil is a popular and readily available oil in America, due to its inexpensive price and neutral flavor. Canola oil comes from the rapeseed plant, the oil is pressed from the seeds and has a yellow color. It is a thin oil that is best for medium high heat, such as sautéing, though is commonly used for deep frying. Canola can be found in baked good, salad dressings, and a vast variety of food products.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Tuna Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 oz28.35g

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	52kcal	3%
Fats	2g	7%
Sat. fats	1g	13%
Mono. Fats	1g	6%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	0g	0%
Sugars	0g	0%
Fiber	0g	0%
Proteins	9g	34%
Cholesterol	14mg	13%
Sodium	14mg	2%

Healthy Level

Unhealthy Level

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Tuna?

1 oz of Tuna contains 9 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Tuna?

1 oz of Tuna contains 0 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Tuna?

1 oz of Tuna contains 2 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Tuna?

1 oz of Tuna contains 0 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Tuna?

There are 52 calories in 1 oz of Tuna.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Tuna?

There are 835 calories in 1 pound of Tuna.

How many calories are in 1 NLEA Serving of Tuna?

There are 202 calories in 1 NLEA Serving of Tuna.