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Tuna

Tuna is a food source of selenium, vitamin B12, niacin and vitamin B6. 3 ounces (Tuna, yellowfin, cooked) provides about 92 mcg of selenium, 167% of the daily value. 3 ounces (Tuna, light, canned in water) provides about 2.5 mcg of vitamin B12, 104% of the daily value.

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Nutrient Serving Amount % daily value
Selenium 3 ounces (Tuna, yellowfin, cooked) 92 mcg 167%
Vitamin B12 3 ounces (Tuna, light, canned in water) 2.5 mcg 104%
Niacin 3 ounces (Tuna, light, canned in water, drained) 8.6 mg 54%
Vitamin B6 3 ounces (Tuna, yellowfin, fresh, cooked) 0.9 mg 53%

Amounts are from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements food tables linked in the sources. Amounts vary with variety and preparation.

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Sources

  1. [1]NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
  2. [2]NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin B12: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
  3. [3]NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Niacin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals
  4. [4]NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Vitamin B6: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

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