What’s the Difference? Canned Tuna

How I tell the differences in types of canned tuna.

White = Albacore Tuna
Light = Mix of Tunas
Solid = Large pieces of meat
Chunk = Smaller flaky pieces of meat

Solid White Albacore ($2.09*):
Firm texture or bite, whiter color
Milder flavor
Large Pieces
From Albacore tuna

Chunk White Albacore ($1.89*):
Firm texture or bite, whiter color
Milder flavor
Small pieces
From Albacore tuna

Chunk Light Tuna ($0.95*):
Softer Soupier texture, darker color, flakier
Stronger flavor
Small pieces
From smaller tunas (skipperjack, Yellowfin, Tongol & Big-eye tuna)

*Starkist brand price at my local store, before tax.

Solid white:
Calories - 110
Total Fat - 1g
Cholest. – 40mg
Sodium – 320mg
Total Carb. – 0g
Protein – 26g
DHA & EPA Omega-3s - 280

Chunk white:
Calories - 100
Total Fat – 1.5g
Cholest. – 40mg
Sodium – 320mg
Total Carb. – 0g
Protein – 22g
DHA & EPA Omega-3s - 270

Chunk light:
Calories - 90
Total Fat – 0.5g
Cholest. – 40mg
Sodium – 320mg
Total Carb. – 0g
Protein – 22g
DHA & EPA Omega-3s - 180