Canned Tuna At Makro Cheaper?

[KRS1]

Going on a daytime tuna diet, is the canned tuna at Makro substantially cheaper? Is it worth getting a Makro card?

Tried the the Lotus branded tuna, but its pretty rank smelling.

As an alternative..is the thai Bla Too....a type of tuna?

Thanks

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Pla Thoo is a type of mackerel. ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chub_mackerel )

Healthy enough of course. And fresher than anything out of a can.

According to nutrition specialists, it is said that the chub mackerel is a very healthy meal. It is a fish that is very high in protein and rich in Omega-3 and unsaturated fatty acids which can prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer as well. Due to its high energy and protein intake, and low carbohydrate value, it is recommended in the diets of growing children and pregnant women.

Edited June 6, 2013 by WinnieTheKhwai

[rookball]

you are on tuna diet? i think you should really need to monitor you mercury level, that xxxx have a half life of 90 days

you would be way better off on canned mackerel or sardines

Edited June 6, 2013 by metisdead
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[KRS1]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Only concerns about Pla Too is that they salt them up before selling them at the markets to preserve them. Plus i dont have a way to cook them.

So back to original question...is the tuna cheaper at Makro by a good amount? Or just a couple baht cheaper?

thanks

[Mekong Bob]

Light tuna (e.g., albacore) has more Omega-3 than the darker tuna.

Darker tuna has less mercury that light tuna.

Factor these things into your pricing of canned tuna.

[Gonzo the Face]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Only concerns about Pla Too is that they salt them up before selling them at the markets to preserve them. Plus i dont have a way to cook them.

So back to original question...is the tuna cheaper at Makro by a good amount? Or just a couple baht cheaper?

thanks

Seems like we have you conflict here. You want to be in a healthy state, but worry about whether it is going to cost you a few baht more.?????

You would have to be the one to put an overall savings level to it..... How far do you have to travel to a Makro,....... what do you estimate the cost to be for transport and time vs what you have to pay for the tuna. Makro will , in all probability be cheaper but not for one package of tuna..... maybe to you the break even or plus level may be a couple hundred cans.....

Brands are different and quality differs ..... Makro vs who or what store......

You want to be healthy and you think the tuna will do it...... then damn the cost ..... go for it.

[elektrified]

Same prices everywhere. Only varies by 1 THB or so. Same at Makro.

[jackr]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Size and age, innit? Bigger, longer-living fish have more mercury (through pollution from us ahole human beings, typically) as they eat lots of smaller, shorter-living fish that will naturally have less in their system?

[rookball]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Only concerns about Pla Too is that they salt them up before selling them at the markets to preserve them. Plus i dont have a way to cook them.

So back to original question...is the tuna cheaper at Makro by a good amount? Or just a couple baht cheaper?

thanks

im sorry if i sound rude earlier but this is a relatively important so im not gonna troll like usual

its the mercury content. since your mention of tuna diet, i assumed you have plans of eating tuna regularly which could be a a very very bad idea due to the mercury content, especially for kids. it is okay if you take it once awhile but not regularly.

[trainman34014]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink xxxx like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

Edited June 6, 2013 by metisdead
3) Not to post in a manner that is vulgar, obscene or profane.

[KRS1]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Only concerns about Pla Too is that they salt them up before selling them at the markets to preserve them. Plus i dont have a way to cook them.

So back to original question...is the tuna cheaper at Makro by a good amount? Or just a couple baht cheaper?

thanks

im sorry if i sound rude earlier but this is a relatively important so im not gonna troll like usual

its the mercury content. since your mention of tuna diet, i assumed you have plans of eating tuna regularly which could be a a very very bad idea due to the mercury content, especially for kids. it is okay if you take it once awhile but not regularly.

no offense taken and your input was a legitimate concern.

[KRS1]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink xxxx like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

ah ok, so it is cheaper....better stop going to Tops and Rimping then.

30-35 baht vs 42-44 baht sounds a lot better !

Thanks

[trainman34014]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink xxxx like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

ah ok, so it is cheaper....better stop going to Tops and Rimping then.

30-35 baht vs 42-44 baht sounds a lot better !

Thanks

Reason prices on canned tuna are rising is the main exporter of tuna (Vietnam) are overwhelmed with orders from Northern Europe where tuna has become one of the 'in things' lately. Thanks to them and their fads we are now having to pay more....and of course you will always pay more for just about everything in Rimping or Tops.

[elektrified]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink xxxx like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

ah ok, so it is cheaper....better stop going to Tops and Rimping then.

30-35 baht vs 42-44 baht sounds a lot better !

Thanks

No that is not correct. He is saying 30 vs. 35 Baht per can. But 35 Baht tuna is awful. The better brands are like 40-41 Baht a can vs. 42-44 at Big C, Tesco, etc. Some brands are the same or maybe one Baht cheaper if you buy a 4 or 5 pack at Makro.

[trainman34014]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink xxxx like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

ah ok, so it is cheaper....better stop going to Tops and Rimping then.

30-35 baht vs 42-44 baht sounds a lot better !

Thanks

No that is not correct. He is saying 30 vs. 35 Baht per can. But 35 Baht tuna is awful. The better brands are like 40-41 Baht a can vs. 42-44 at Big C, Tesco, etc. Some brands are the same or maybe one Baht cheaper if you buy a 4 or 5 pack at Makro.

Each to his own i guess; the cheap kit works fine for me especially in home made tuna melts with Mainland strong cheddar. Who said something about diets?

[m51chris]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Size and age, innit? Bigger, longer-living fish have more mercury (through pollution from us ahole human beings, typically) as they eat lots of smaller, shorter-living fish that will naturally have less in their system?

I'm curious - do tunas swim around looking for old blood pressure gauges or mercury thermometers? It seems like mercury has been banned nearly as effectively as plutonium. Where do the fish find it?

[KRS1]

So; i'll answer the mans question. 1 tin of tuna in Tesco/Big C is 35 Baht at the moment and seems to be rising every couple of weeks. In Makro on 108 yesterday tuna was in 4 tin packs for 120 Baht so 30 Baht per tin. They don't sell single tins.

To all those who knock the eating of tinned tuna; i wonder how many of you drink shit like Coke or Pepsi..aka Drain Cleaner ? That stuff will kill you a lot faster than a few tins of tuna !.

ah ok, so it is cheaper....better stop going to Tops and Rimping then.

30-35 baht vs 42-44 baht sounds a lot better !

Thanks

No that is not correct. He is saying 30 vs. 35 Baht per can. But 35 Baht tuna is awful. The better brands are like 40-41 Baht a can vs. 42-44 at Big C, Tesco, etc. Some brands are the same or maybe one Baht cheaper if you buy a 4 or 5 pack at Makro.

As long as its not the Tesco Lotus brand, im ok...

[kaptainrob]

Makro's fresh salmon is ~ 490 Bt a kilo, a better buy IMO, and a ~180 Bt filet (skin on) is enough for 2 servings.

[Ulysses G.]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Sardines are usually very young and have not had time to absorb much mercury. They are also very cheap and have a lot of calcium because you eat the soft bones. Unfortunately - to me - they taste like crap, so I have to force myself to eat them.

Mackerel and salmon taste much better, but are not cheap. I do like tuna from a can, but the mayonnaise does not help one lose weight and I find it very boring without it. Fresh tuna is good, but somewhat expensive compared to the canned stuff.

[KRS1]

Makro's fresh salmon is ~ 490 Bt a kilo, a better buy IMO, and a ~180 Bt filet (skin on) is enough for 2 servings.

Theres an idea...a can of tuna weighs 150 grams (without the water)

[KRS1]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Sardines are usually very young and have not had time to absorb much mercury. They are also very cheap and have a lot of calcium because you eat the soft bones. Unfortunately - to me - they taste like crap, so I have to force myself to eat them.

Mackerel and salmon taste much better, but are not cheap. I do like tuna from a can, but the mayonnaise does not help one lose weight and I find it very boring without it. Fresh tuna is good, but somewhat expensive compared to the canned stuff.

I use Kewpie salad cream, but i dont think its any healthier than mayo though.

[Sparkles]

Why do you need mayo ? just use the sandwich tuna in spring water and some fresh salad. Bit like getting sugar out of the daily diet you get used to it in no time at all.

[ricklev]

John West Select Smoked Tuna Slices

I miss it. For years it was available for 45 baht or so at Villa and Tops and then disappeared, never to return.

[scotinsiam]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Size and age, innit? Bigger, longer-living fish have more mercury (through pollution from us ahole human beings, typically) as they eat lots of smaller, shorter-living fish that will naturally have less in their system?

I'm curious - do tunas swim around looking for old blood pressure gauges or mercury thermometers? It seems like mercury has been banned nearly as effectively as plutonium. Where do the fish find it?

Good question, I did not know the answer but here is an explanation of Mercury levels in seafood,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_in_fish

very interesting article.

Edited June 6, 2013 by scotinsiam

[KRS1]

looks like its a Tilapia from the market then...

What is Pla Nin? Tilapia?

[ripstanley]

I like tuna chunks in spring water. The brand is Nautilus. They sell them in 4 tin packs. I buy them at Tesco. Price is cheap about 30 or 40 baht a tin.

[KRS1]

The mini Tescos are 44...will have to check out the big branches.

[kaptainrob]

Nautilus tuna in oil is still watery but not as dry as the brined version. Drain well, mix with Kewpie mayo. ground pepper and chopped small red onions ... serve on fresh or toasted baguette ... yummy!

Makro's ARO brand is not as good quality tinned tuna. Nautilus or Heinz tuna chunks/steak in oil way to go!

[m51chris]

Why are mackerel and sardines safer than tuna? Dont they both come out of the ocean?

Size and age, innit? Bigger, longer-living fish have more mercury (through pollution from us ahole human beings, typically) as they eat lots of smaller, shorter-living fish that will naturally have less in their system?

I'm curious - do tunas swim around looking for old blood pressure gauges or mercury thermometers? It seems like mercury has been banned nearly as effectively as plutonium. Where do the fish find it?

Good question, I did not know the answer but here is an explanation of Mercury levels in seafood,

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_in_fish

very interesting article.

OK - have to answer my own question, using the article thoughtfully provided by scotinsiam: the mercury comes primarily from coal burning power plants. Coal apparently contains mercury, which goes up in smoke, and comes down in rain.

What I really want to know - will beer act as a solvent for mercury, and wash it out?

Edited June 6, 2013 by m51chris

[trainman34014]

OK - have to answer my own question, using the article thoughtfully provided by scotinsiam: the mercury comes primarily from coal burning power plants. Coal apparently contains mercury, which goes up in smoke, and comes down in rain.

What I really want to know - will beer act as a solvent for mercury, and wash it out?

Wouldn't think Tuna drink beer ! LOL.