Along with eggs, canned tuna is a staple of my diet. The protein to price ratio is hard to beat. My favorite preparation is to mix it with avocado and some relish, throw in a couple hard boiled eggs and top it all with some black olives- maybe some salt, pepper and sriracha.
ALWAYS BUY WILD CAUGHT (not farm raised)
“Albacore tuna contains significantly higher levels of mercury than skipjack tuna.” (source)
I have always preferred tuna packed in water as opposed to oil because there are less fats but since diving deeper into nutrition, I’m learning more about the nature of fats and may reconsider. Tuna in oil contains more Omega-3 healthy fats (as long as you don’t drain it first), more vitamin D and more selenium- both great for your immune system.
One drawback is the sodium content that can be bad for some people.
Canned Tuna Taste Test Results (04/24/2024)
I underwent a single-blind study with the help of my mom to figure out my favorite canned tuna from the local grocery. Not surprisingly, the Kroger brand came in last with a gross texture- really mushy and watery- and a pretty bad taste. StarKist came in second with a good consistency and heartiness but a bit too strong of a “fishy” taste. My favorite was the Chicken of the Sea which is what I’ve been eating most of my adult life. It also has the most protein out of the three (23g vs 20g vs 18g). These were all packed in water which I’ve read is naturally less delicious than tuna packed in oil.
Push It A Stop 