Yellowfin tuna Nutrition facts
Yellowfin tuna
Yellowfin tuna (Ahi tuna) is a major commercial tuna species found in tropical and semi-tropical waters of all major oceans.
Yellowfin gets this name from the bright golden-yellow color of its dorsal, anal, and tail fins and conspicuous lateral lines running along sides.
Yellowfin's moderately oily, firm and mild-flavored reddish-brown flesh is highly sought after in the Japanese sashimi and as canned 'light tuna' in the U.S.
Scientific name: Thunnus albacares. Family: Scombridae.
| Nutrition Principle | Nutrition Value | Percentage of RDA |
|---|---|---|
| Principle | ||
| Energy | 109 Kcal | 5.5% |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 24.4 g | 43.5% |
| Total Fat | 0.49 g | 2.5% |
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Vitamins | ||
| Folate total | 2 μg | 0.5% |
| Niacin | 18.5 mg | 116% |
| Pyridoxine | 0.933 mg | 72% |
| Riboflavin | 0.115 mg | 9% |
| Thiamin | 0.118 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin-A | 60 IU | 2% |
| Vitamin B-12 | 2.08 mg | 87% |
| Vitamin-C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin-D | 69 IU | 11.5% |
| Vitamin E(α-Tocopherol) | 0.24 mg | 1.6% |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium | 45 mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 9.4% |
| Minerals | ||
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0.4% |
| Iron | 0.77 mg | 9.6% |
| Magnesium | 35 mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 278 mg | 40% |
| Selenium | 90.6 mg | 165% |
| Zinc | 0.37 mg | 3.3% |
| Omega-3 fats (PUFA) | ||
| EPA (20:5 n-3) | 0.012 g | -- |
| DPA (22:5 n-3) | 0.004 g | -- |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) | 0.088 g | -- |