Can dogs eat Tuna (lean)?
Tuna (lean)（まぐろ（赤身））
Safe to feed
A high-protein, low-fat red-fleshed fish.
115 kcal per 100 g
What kind of food is this?
Per 100 g: 26.4 g of protein and 1.4 g of fat. A fish with plenty of protein and little fat.
Selenium is 110 µg, above the average for the fish and shellfish in this dictionary. Selenium is a mineral involved in the body's defenses against oxidation.
One parasite to watch for when using it raw is Anisakis. Tuna and its relatives are named in official sources as fish that can carry it.
How to serve
In red-fleshed fish, histamine can build up when left at room temperature. Once formed, histamine is not destroyed by cooking. After buying, do not leave it out — refrigerate or freeze it right away. Also, large fish like tuna tend to accumulate mercury, so rather than making it a daily staple, use it as part of a rotation.
Nutrition
Tuna (per 100 g, raw)
Japan's Standard Tables of Food Composition (8th ed.)
| Energy | 115 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 26.4 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g |
| Calcium | 5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 270 mg |
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| Fiber | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Moisture | 70.4 g |
| Sodium | 49 mg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg |
| Iron | 1.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg |
| Copper | 0.04 mg |
| Iodine | 14 µg |
| Selenium | 110 µg |
| Manganese | 0.01 mg |
| Vitamin A | 83 µg |
| Vitamin D | 5 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.8 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.3 µg |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg |
| EPA | 27 mg |
| DHA | 120 mg |
| Alpha-linolenic acid | 3 mg |
In food-energetics terms
In food-energetics terms it is classified as 'warming.' It is thought to gently warm the body and is often chosen when the cold sets in.
(Food energetics is a long-standing idea of supporting the body through everyday meals. Treat it as one extra hint alongside the nutrition numbers.)
How much for your dog?
Get daily estimates from weight and activity level.