Want to take it even easier? Try skipjack or albacore tuna. Here’s a breakdown of just how big each species of tuna found in U.S. waters grows.

To determine the best canned tuna, we popped open 26 tins from popular brands like Tonnino, Cento and Bumble Bee. Here are the five cans worth seeking out.

Unlike salmon or shrimp, almost all tuna is caught in the wild. Smaller species like skipjack and albacore are netted in vast purse seines that trap other fish as well, ravaging entire ecosystems.

Skipjack and albacore are both types of tuna. Skipjack is a smaller species of tuna that typically weighs 2 to 10 pounds. Albacore is a larger species of tuna that can weigh up to 60 pounds.

We tasted eight canned tuna brands, including albacore, skipjack, and yellowfin varieties. Here are the three best options for tuna melts, tuna salads, and tuna casserole.