Meat & Seafood Nutrition: Protein Facts for Beef & Fish

Meat and seafood are primary protein sources, but their nutritional values vary by cut and preparation. From the benefits of swordfish to the digestibility of red meat, learn the facts about calories and protein in your favorite proteins.

Nutrition of Yellowfin Tuna

Published Sep,01 2011 | By Carol Luther

Yellowfin is a species of tuna that is found in the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. The scientific name for the yellowfin tuna is Thunnus albacores. Other names for yellowfin tuna include ahi and Allison tuna. Although the average yellowfin tuna weighs 80 pounds, they can weigh up to 400 pounds.