Tuna

Tuna, known as bluefin or red tuna, is an oily fish belonging to the Scombridae family. It has a fusiform (spindle-shaped) body and is very robust. On the whole, its skin is blue, although it has white flanks with darker transverse lines. It is a large fish, with two dorsal fins very close together, short pectoral fins and a large number of spines.

Inside, the flesh is red and firm in appearance, very similar to beef.

Properties and benefits: tuna

Some benefits you didn't know about taking tuna

Tuna is among the oily fish with the highest fat content, especially in terms of omega-3, although it also has a high protein content (even higher than that of animal meats).

Compared to many fish, tuna is very rich in A, B and D vitamins, along with minerals such as selenium, phosphorus, magnesium and calcium, among others.

Nutritional composition: Calories: 200 kcal, Protein: 23g, Fats: 12g, Water: 65g, Calcium: 38 mg, Iodine: 8 mg, Magnesium: 28 mg, Sodium: 43 mg, Potassium: 40 mg, Phosphorus: 200 mg, Selenium: 82 mg, Niacin: 17.8 mg, Vitamin B12: 5 mg, Folates: 15 mg, Vitamin A: 60 mg, Vitamin D: 25 mg

Nutritional values

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Kj

12.0 gr

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CHO

23.0 gr

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