Salmon in a can. Comparable to fresh fillet?

[36drew]

For the sake of convienience (and possibly money) is salmon in a can just about as good as fresh salmon?

I can see the obvious difference that the canned stuff will have more sodium and a bit of mercury.

But in terms of EFA's for example, or anything else that you guys think should matter, how does salmon in a can stack up?

 

[Mr.X]

For the sake of convienience (and possibly money) is salmon in a can just about as good as fresh salmon?

I can see the obvious difference that the canned stuff will have more sodium and a bit of mercury.

But in terms of EFA's for example, or anything else that you guys think should matter, how does salmon in a can stack up?

what kind of canned salmon? some canned goods are so processed that there is very little, if any, nutrients or natural ingredients left. I suggest you stick to fresh salmon.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

What are your thoughts on canned tuna?

If nothing else, is it worth it for the protein?

 

[Mr.X]

What are your thoughts on canned tuna?

If nothing else, is it worth it for the protein?

If you're getting organic canned tuna with low-sodium (sea salt based) and draining the water, then it's a feasible product. Otherwise, the sodium, preservatives and other 'mixed in' products make canned tuna a bad choice.

 

[SgtSlaughter]

Ok, good points. I will look into that. Thanks!

I know off hand that it is the tuna in water (not oil)... and I always drain the crap out of it, so it's dry as a bone.

 

[socal7]

What about 'Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water' in the "Flavor Fresh Pouch"??

Its the only tuna I eat, unless its a grilled tuna steak. These are always on sale at the grocery store or even Target for around $1.25 a pouch. Sometimes even as low as $1.00 each.

Here's the nutrition info:

Serving Size 1 Pouch, 6oz.

Calories 90, Calories from fat 10
Total Fat 1g
Sat Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 310mg
Total Carbs 0g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Protein 19g

Ingredients: Light Tuna (fish), water, vegetable broth (soybeans), salt.

 

[Mr.X]

What about 'Starkist Chunk Light Tuna in Water' in the "Flavor Fresh Pouch"??

Its the only tuna I eat, unless its a grilled tuna steak. These are always on sale at the grocery store or even Target for around $1.25 a pouch. Sometimes even as low as $1.00 each.

Here's the nutrition info:

Serving Size 1 Pouch, 6oz.

Calories 90, Calories from fat 10
Total Fat 1g
Sat Fat 0g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 310mg
Total Carbs 0g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 0g
Protein 19g

Ingredients: Light Tuna (fish), water, vegetable broth (soybeans), salt.

A lot of times the "natural and artificial" ingredients are not listed. Do you have access to canned tuna with sea salt ? see if you can find it.