Skipjack tuna Nutrition facts
Skipjack tuna
Skipjack tuna, which accounts for nearly half of global tuna production, is known for its strong flavor and attractive pink, fatty and chunky flesh. Skipjack is the most abundant commercial tuna species, common in tropical and warm, temperate waters of Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans where it inhabits surface waters in large shoals.
Scientific name: Katsuwonus pelamis. Genus: Katsuwonus, Family: Scombridae.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 103 Kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 22 g | 39% |
| Total Fat | 1.01 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folate total | 9 μg | 2.25% |
| Niacin | 15.4 mg | 96% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.85 mg | 6.5% |
| Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 7.5% |
| Thiamin | 0.033 mg | 2.75% |
| Vitamin-A | 52 IU | <2% |
| Vitamin-C | 1 mg | 1.5% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 37 mg | 2.5% |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 8.65% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 29 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.25 mg | 15.5% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8.5% |
| Phosphorus | 222 mg | 32% |
| Omega-3 fats (PUFA) | ||
| Selenium | 36.5 mg | 66% |
| Zinc | 0.82 mg | 7.5% |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.071 g | -- |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.013 g | -- |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.185 g | -- |