Skipjack Tuna

Fish, Tuna, Fresh, Skipjack, Raw has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 22 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the low fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is low in saturated fats and low in trans fats. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. The omega-3 content is average.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to American cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 81, for Fish, Tuna, Fresh, Skipjack, Raw, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.