What Is Albacore tuna and How Can I Use It?

Wondering what to do with albacore tuna? This guide covers how to pick it, cook it, store it, and swap it, plus 4 recipes to put it to work.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 can (172g)

Amount per Serving

Calories 220Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.1g 8%

Saturated Fat 1.4g 7%

Trans Fat ~

Cholesterol 72mg 24%

Sodium 648mg 27%

Total Carbohydrate 0.0g 0%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 0.0

Protein 40.6g

Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0%

Calcium 2% • Iron 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your caloric needs.

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Quick facts

Food group: Albacore tuna is a member of the Finfish and Shellfish Products US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

In Chinese: 长鳍金枪鱼
British (UK) term: Albacore tuna
en français: germon
en español: el atún blanco

How much does albacore tuna weigh?

Amount	Weight
1 can	172 grams
3 ounce	85 grams

Finfish and Shellfish Products

Anchovy paste 42 Anchovy fillets 171 Caviar 28 Fish, cod 31 Flounder fish fillets 45 Fish fillets 164 Sole fillets 56 Haddock 28 Halibut 45 Salmon steaks 81

Recipes using albacore tuna

There are 4 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Barack Obama’s Tuna Salad

When President-elect Barack Obama made tuna salad with his family on “60 Minutes” last year, he used this recipe, specifying troll-caught albacore.

Grilled Tuna Cheddar & Onion Sandwiches

Grilled tuna, cheddar, and onion sandwiches: albacore tuna salad, melted cheddar, and oil-free caramelized onions on rye. A diner classic updated with a no-fat onion browning technique.

Tuna Arugula Sandwiches

Grilled albacore tuna steaks with melted cheddar on toasted ciabatta, topped with peppery arugula and sweet pickle mayo. A restaurant-quality sandwich in 20 minutes.