Pescados y Mariscos

Chunk light tuna in water

Chunk light tuna in water
Popularity 47 recipes

Used in multiple popular recipes

Ingredient Information

Name

Chunk light tuna in water

Category

Pescados y Mariscos

Popularity

47 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Chunk light tuna in water is a versatile and healthy ingredient used in numerous recipes, especially in salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, and quick meals. It consists of white or yellowfin tuna meat, processed and canned in water, which preserves its mild flavor and firm texture without adding extra fats.

Tuna is a migratory fish found in warm and temperate waters, with a wide distribution that includes the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans. The variety known as light tuna, often coming from species like yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), is prized for its more delicate and less fatty meat compared to bluefin tuna.

Regarding its nutritional properties, chunk light tuna in water is an excellent source of high-quality protein, low in calories and fat. It is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help maintain cardiovascular health, and it also provides B-complex vitamins and minerals such as selenium and magnesium.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, this ingredient may also be found under these synonyms or names:

  • Tuna in water
  • Canned light tuna
  • Chunk tuna in water
  • Flaked tuna in water

Its canned presentation facilitates storage and practical use in the kitchen, making it ideal for those looking for quick, nutritious, and light-flavored options.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
320mg
sodium
10mg
calcium
5mcg
folate
1.3mg
iron
252mg
potassium
0g
sugars
96
calories
0mcg
lycopene
21.5g
protein
0mg
vitamin c
0.8g
total fat
0.2g
saturated fat
0g
carbohydrates

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