Both tuna and salmon are nutritional powerhouses, but they offer different benefits. Salmon is one of the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential for brain function, heart health ...

Tuna isn’t as high in mercury as some other fish like shark and king mackerel. Still, the FDA and EPA advise pregnant women and children to limit albacore, or white, canned tuna, to one serving ...

Light tuna (often made from skipjack tuna) contains roughly 0.2–0.3 grams of omega-3s per 3-ounce serving. Albacore tuna (commonly labeled as “white tuna”) has a slightly higher omega-3 ...

After calculating my salmon salad’s nutritional analysis (without the balsamic vinegar), I realized it’s a real winner since it is low in carbs (1.8 gm) and high in omega-3 fat (27.5 grams).