Tuna steak

seafood

Tuna steak

8/ 10Excellent
Controversy: 4.8

Rated by 11 diets

10 approve0 caution1 avoid
Is Tuna steak Healthy?

Yes — Tuna steak is broadly considered healthy. 10 out of 11 diets approve it.

Nutrition Facts
Per 100g

Diet Ratings

Keto9/10APPROVED

Tuna steak is carb-free with excellent protein and moderate fat. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids and selenium. Whole, unprocessed food ideal for ketogenic diet.

Vegan1/10AVOID

Tuna steak is fish flesh. It directly violates vegan dietary principles which exclude all fish and seafood.

Paleo8/10APPROVED

Unprocessed whole fish. Excellent protein and omega-3 source. Verify mercury content concerns with consumption frequency. Fresh or frozen acceptable.

Mediterranean8/10APPROVED

Fresh fish meeting twice-weekly seafood recommendation. Excellent protein and omega-3 source. Minimal processing when fresh. Widely consumed in Mediterranean regions. Low in saturated fat. Versatile preparation options.

Carnivore9/10APPROVED

Unprocessed fish, excellent protein and micronutrient source, fully compliant with all carnivore protocols.

Whole309/10APPROVED

Fresh tuna steak is whole seafood with no additives. Compliant protein source when prepared without non-compliant seasonings or sauces.

Low-FODMAP9/10APPROVED

Tuna steak is a pure protein source with no FODMAPs. Monash classifies all plain, unprocessed fish as low-FODMAP at any serving size.

DASH8/10APPROVED

Lean fish with excellent protein and omega-3 content. Fresh tuna steak is low in sodium and saturated fat. Supports DASH fish recommendations (2-3 servings weekly). Minimal processing preserves nutritional benefits.

Zone8/10APPROVED

Lean fish protein with high omega-3 content (EPA/DHA), minimal carbohydrates, and excellent micronutrient profile (selenium, B vitamins). Unprocessed and anti-inflammatory. Ideal Zone protein building block. Sears emphasizes omega-3 fish as superior protein sources.

Anti-Inflammatory8/10APPROVED

Fatty fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids (EPA/DHA), selenium, and B vitamins. Minimal processing when fresh. Strong anti-inflammatory profile. Mercury content in large tuna species is consideration but benefits outweigh risks with moderate consumption (2-3 servings weekly).

GLP-1 Friendly8/10APPROVED

Excellent protein (25-29g per 100g), low fat (1-2g per 100g), rich in omega-3 fatty acids, and highly digestible. Nutrient-dense with minimal preparation needed. Ideal GLP-1 protein source.

Controversy Index

Score range: 19/10. Higher controversy = more disagreement between diets.

Consensus4.8Divisive

Diet-Specific Tips for Tuna steak

Keto 9/10
  • 0g net carbs per 100g
  • High protein (29g per 100g)
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Whole, unprocessed food
Paleo 8/10
  • Whole food
  • High in protein
  • Rich in omega-3s
  • Monitor mercury exposure
Mediterranean 8/10
  • Seafood category
  • Omega-3 rich
  • Lean protein
  • Minimal processing
  • Traditional Mediterranean
Carnivore 9/10
  • Unprocessed fish
  • High protein
  • Selenium and B vitamins
  • Minimal processing
Whole30 9/10
  • unprocessed seafood
  • whole food
  • no additives
Low-FODMAP 9/10
  • Pure protein
  • No fermentable carbohydrates
  • Unprocessed fish
DASH 8/10
  • Lean protein source
  • Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Low sodium (fresh)
  • Low saturated fat
Zone 8/10
  • Lean protein source
  • High omega-3 (EPA/DHA)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • Minimal carbohydrates
  • Excellent micronutrient density
  • high omega-3 content
  • selenium-rich
  • minimal processing
  • mercury consideration in large species
  • strong anti-inflammatory profile
  • Very high protein
  • Very low fat
  • Omega-3 rich
  • Highly digestible
  • Nutrient-dense
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