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Skipjack tuna
Calories & nutrition facts
fresh, cooked, dry heat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 132 kcal —
- Protein 28 g 56%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 1.3 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.4 g 2%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 47 mg 2%
- Cholesterol 60 mg 20%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 18 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 1 mg 1%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.04 mg 3%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.12 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 18.8 mg 117%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.49 mg 10%
- Vitamin B6 0.98 mg 58%
- Folate (B9) 10 µg 3%
- Vitamin B12 2.2 µg 91%
Minerals
- Calcium 37 mg 3%
- Iron 1.6 mg 9%
- Magnesium 44 mg 10%
- Phosphorus 285 mg 23%
- Potassium 522 mg 11%
- Zinc 1.1 mg 10%
- Copper 0.11 mg 12%
- Manganese 0.02 mg 1%
- Selenium 46.8 µg 85%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 132 | 28 g | 0 g | 1.3 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 112 | 24 g | 0 g | 1.1 g |
| 1 × fillet | 154 g | 203 | 43 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 224 | 48 g | 0 g | 2.2 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 56 | 12 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 337 | 72 g | 0 g | 3.3 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 449 | 96 g | 0 g | 4.4 g |
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Questions about Skipjack tuna
What is skipjack tuna, and is it the same as bonito?
Skipjack is a small tuna species, often sold canned or used to make dried, shaved bonito flakes known as katsuobushi. The word “bonito” can refer to different fish, so it is not always another name for skipjack.
How do you cook skipjack tuna steaks without drying them out?
Pat the steaks dry, brush lightly with oil and sear in a very hot pan for about 1–2 minutes per side, depending on thickness. For a fully cooked centre, cook until it reaches 63 °C; take care not to leave it on the heat longer than needed.
How long can you keep fresh skipjack tuna in the fridge?
Keep it covered in the coldest part of the fridge and cook it within 1–2 days of buying. If you will not use it in that time, wrap it tightly and freeze it; thaw it in the fridge rather than on the worktop.
What can you make with skipjack tuna besides a tuna sandwich?
Flake cooked skipjack into rice bowls, pasta or a niçoise-style salad, or add it to a tomato and bean stew. Dried skipjack flakes (katsuobushi) are used to make dashi and to finish dishes such as okonomiyaki.
Can you eat skipjack tuna raw?
Only eat it raw if it has been handled and prepared for raw consumption; ordinary fresh tuna is not automatically suitable. Keep it cold, use clean utensils and serve it promptly.
Which has more protein, skipjack or yellowfin tuna?
Yellowfin has slightly more, with 29.2 g per 100 g against 28 g in skipjack. Yellowfin also has 108 µg of selenium per 100 g.
How much skipjack tuna is a typical portion?
A portion is about 85 g, roughly a small palm-sized piece. That provides 24 g of protein.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172005 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
