Anonymous wrote:I use packaged tuna. One package is equal to one can.

In our house, one package of tuna supplies enough topping for two dog bowls of dry food (kibble).

I hope this helps.

How often are you topping your dog’s food with tuna? Is it light or white tuna?

Bearing in mind your dog’s weight which is child sized, here is the tuna consumption guidelines:

Children under six can eat up to one 3-ounce portion a month; children from 6-12, two 4.5-ounce portions a month. Adults, including pregnant women, can safely eat this kind of tuna up to three times a month (women, 6-ounce portions; men, 8-ounce portions)

Tuna, but especially albacore, is a big source of dietary mercury exposure. It’s a lovely food so a sad reality, but nobody should be eating tuna daily - not even the family dog.

Anonymous wrote:I eat half a can of tuna and save the other half for the next day. I wrap it in a tortilla and can’t imagine eating an entire can… and I’m 20 pounds overweight!!

Ya, but what else are you eating the rest of the day?!

Only if it's lightly fried.

Anonymous wrote:DH and I split a can, with a tiny bit of mayo and some relish mixed in. It’s plenty for us. Or if I take it for work, I'll make the whole can but take it across two days.

Do not take tuna to work; that is breaking the social contract of the office.

Anonymous wrote:One can = two modest sandwiches, or one stuffed sandwich with a little left over.

This is the correct answer.

I eat half a can of tuna and save the other half for the next day. I wrap it in a tortilla and can’t imagine eating an entire can… and I’m 20 pounds overweight!!

I can use a little less than one can for a sandwich. But why would I do that? I just make a big overstuffed sandwich and use the whole can. If I add celery and onions, I can get two thin sandwiches.

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Anonymous wrote:Are you using sliced bread for giants? No, one regular-sized can of tuna makes tuna salad for several sandwiches here. Enough to feed four people. But we just use regular sandwich bread, not gigantic sandwich bread.

No, I’m using a regular slice of natures own wheat bread.

I find that brand’s slices to be gigantic.

Anonymous wrote:If anyone wonders why Americans are all so much larger today than they were in previous generations, this is why. Do you remember what your parents and grandparents used to eat for a typical lunch or dinner serving? They didn't eat one can of tuna per person.

I think the cans are smaller now. If I'm serving two I use one can and if I'm just serving myself I eat the whole can because I think tuna tastes bad after sitting in the fridge.

Anonymous wrote:If anyone wonders why Americans are all so much larger today than they were in previous generations, this is why. Do you remember what your parents and grandparents used to eat for a typical lunch or dinner serving? They didn't eat one can of tuna per person.

Did you know that tuna cans are smaller now than they were in our parents or grandparents generation? Tuna cans used to be 7oz, but are now 5oz. 3.5 oz of tuna for a sandwich is a decent portion. 2.5 is not. So save your sanctimony about how much less your grandparents used to eat.

Tuna cans have gotten smaller over time.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/tuna-shrinkage-cans-now-five-ounces-more-expensive

I used 2 cans of 6oz tuna bought at Costco to make 3 very filled tuna sandwiches this morning for school lunches.

Anonymous wrote:If anyone wonders why Americans are all so much larger today than they were in previous generations, this is why. Do you remember what your parents and grandparents used to eat for a typical lunch or dinner serving? They didn't eat one can of tuna per person.

There used to be more tuna in the same sized can. We’re being duped all the time by package manipulation.

One can for two people. We use the Dave's thin-sliced 70 calorie bread which is on the small side. A tuna sandwich (just mayo, celery, spices) and an apple would be a typical lunch for me.

Damn now I need some tuna salad today

1 can (from Costco) = 2 sandwiches here.