Tuna vs Yellow Tail Tuna: Edged's AI analysis across 6 categories scores Tuna at 45 and Yellow Tail Tuna at 37, making Tuna the winner.
| Category | Tuna | Yellow Tail Tuna |
|---|---|---|
| Price accessibility | 9/10 | 3/10 |
| Protein content | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Fat content & texture | 4/10 | 9/10 |
| Versatility in cooking | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Availability & sourcing | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| Caloric efficiency | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Total | 45 | 37 |
Tuna vs Yellow Tail Tuna
When the ocean's heavyweight meets its silky smooth cousin
Tuna
£6.00/kg (retail)
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Yellow Tail Tuna
£45.00/kg (sashimi grade)
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£6.00/kg (retail)
Price
£45.00/kg (sashimi grade)
90% protein content with minimal carbs
Standout
5-6g fat per 100g giving buttery texture
UK wholesale: £2.20-£6.60/kg
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Farm-raised in Japan
£3.17-£9.52▲
Price per kg (retail)
£31-£45
19.7g per 100g
Protein content
23g per 100g▲
1g per 100g
Fat content
5-6g per 100g▲
142 calories▲
Calories per 100g
165 calories
Moderate
Omega-3 content
High (30mg+ per serving)▲
Moderate-high
Mercury levels
Lower (farmed)▲
Regular tuna retails at £3-9/kg versus yellowtail at £31+/kg for premium grade
Tuna delivers 90% protein calories while yellowtail provides 23g protein per 100g - virtually identical muscle-building power
Yellowtail contains 5-6g fat per 100g creating buttery richness versus tuna's leaner profile - yellowtail wins for mouthfeel
Tuna works grilled, seared, or canned while yellowtail excels raw but can be roasted or grilled - tuna more adaptable
UK imports 726-1263 tonnes tuna annually versus yellowtail's specialist Japanese farming - tuna everywhere, yellowtail exclusive
Tuna sashimi: 134 calories per 4oz versus yellowtail: 165 calories per 4oz - tuna slightly leaner for weight management
Best value
Tuna
At £3-9/kg versus yellowtail's £31+/kg, tuna delivers excellent nutrition at accessible prices
Best for fine dining
Yellowtail Tuna
The buttery texture and delicate flavor make yellowtail the premium sashimi choice
Best overall
Tuna
Superior availability, versatility, and 90% protein efficiency make regular tuna the practical winner
Regular tuna dominates on price, availability and cooking versatility, while yellowtail excels in premium dining scenarios. At £3-9/kg versus £31+/kg, tuna offers better value for everyday nutrition. Yellowtail's 5-6g fat content creates superior mouthfeel, but tuna's widespread availability and adaptability make it the practical choice for most consumers.
Also worth considering
Salmon Sashimi
24g protein, 16g fat for £15-25/kg - bridges the gap between tuna's value and yellowtail's richness
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