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Jul 26, 2022 5:00 PM

12-Pack 2.6-Oz StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water

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Amazon has 12-Pack 2.6-Oz StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water on sale for $8.48 when you check out via Subscribe and Save. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.
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    • Our research indicates that this offer is $0.29 lower each (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1 each.
  • About this product:
    • 17g of protein, 70 calories per serving
    • Soy free, gluten free, wild caught, dolphin safe
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has 12-Pack 2.6-Oz StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water on sale for $8.48 when you check out via Subscribe and Save. Shipping is free with Prime or on orders $25+.
  • Note: You may cancel Subscribe & Save any time after your order ships.
Thanks to community member PurpleTank134 for finding this deal.

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • Our research indicates that this offer is $0.29 lower each (29% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1 each.
  • About this product:
    • 17g of protein, 70 calories per serving
    • Soy free, gluten free, wild caught, dolphin safe
  • About this store:

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AJR214
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I'm one to always shop price per oz to get the best deal. But a few things about tuna in cans and pouches… first, have you ever looked at the serving size in calories for a pouch and a can? Even though the can is a couple more ounces, they are both the same amount of actual tuna at about 70 cal per serving in either container. The extra ounces in a can is the water or oil, so price per ounce doesn't really match up here because you're figuring out (and paying for) the weight of the water in the can. If you use the liquid for other things, it's probably worth it… otherwise you're literally pouring those "savings" down the drain as you empty the water in the sink. It confused me for a while until I realized this. If I can get these packets for $1 or less I grab them.

Second, I drive a truck and these pouches are very convenient to rip open and squeeze in a packet of mayonnaise, mix it up and eat straight from the pouch or try to put on some bread for a sandwich. If this happens to cost a few more cents per ounce than a can, it's one instance I'll gladly pay more for the convenience rather than have to use a can opener and drain the water.
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gezzuzz
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I been eating star kist forever.. never got a scale..
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thischris
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You can't eat Albacore too often due to their high mercury levels. Skipjack or regular tuna is not as tasty but better for you overall.
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JollyWater9665Jul 26, 2022 11:39 PM
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Quote from baylin View quoted comment :
Are these packets free of scales? I bought cans a few years back. They all had fish scales, which is disgusting.
Never can tell these days. I will say that pouch tuna tastes a lot better than canned. Cleaner and fresher tasting. Although I would never buy light. solid white albacore only for me.
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VTX_RoverJul 26, 2022 11:53 PM
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I got the Skip Jack deal a little while back and wish I stocked up on more. If you like the taste of Subway or Blimpe tuna sandwiches, its what they use I'm pretty sure... the pouches are awesome to open a small hole and squeeze out all the water before mixing...
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thischrisJul 27, 2022 12:06 AM
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Quote from JollyWater9665 View quoted comment :
Never can tell these days. I will say that pouch tuna tastes a lot better than canned. Cleaner and fresher tasting. Although I would never buy light. solid white albacore only for me.
You can't eat Albacore too often due to their high mercury levels. Skipjack or regular tuna is not as tasty but better for you overall.
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Jul 27, 2022 1:00 AM
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gezzuzzJul 27, 2022 1:00 AM
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Quote from baylin View quoted comment :
Are these packets free of scales? I bought cans a few years back. They all had fish scales, which is disgusting.
I been eating star kist forever.. never got a scale..

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Jul 27, 2022 1:01 AM
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gezzuzzJul 27, 2022 1:01 AM
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Quote from JollyWater9665 View quoted comment :
Never can tell these days. I will say that pouch tuna tastes a lot better than canned. Cleaner and fresher tasting. Although I would never buy light. solid white albacore only for me.
I like the pouches because it has the perfect amount of juice.
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timbertopJul 27, 2022 1:15 AM
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Convenience at the high price of 27 cents per ounce for light tuna may be slick for some. 8-15 cents per ounce for light tuna in cans is the regular price.
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Jul 27, 2022 1:17 AM
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HokieCPAJul 27, 2022 1:17 AM
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What's the shelf life on these?
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Dirty martini with tuna juice ... Amazing
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moser55Jul 27, 2022 2:16 AM
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Quote from JollyWater9665 View quoted comment :
Never can tell these days. I will say that pouch tuna tastes a lot better than canned. Cleaner and fresher tasting. Although I would never buy light. solid white albacore only for me.
Albacore has higher mercury levels, chunk light is safer than albacore.
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GamerossJul 27, 2022 2:18 AM
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Did they finally fix it where you can't do multiple subs of the same item to get the 15% off?
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GamerossJul 27, 2022 2:24 AM
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Did they finally fix it where you can't do multiple subs of the same item to get the 15% off?
Nevermind. Just took forever for the last S&S 15% to kick in.

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Quote from timbertop View quoted comment :
Convenience at the high price of 27 cents per ounce for light tuna may be slick for some. 8-15 cents per ounce for light tuna in cans is the regular price.
I'm one to always shop price per oz to get the best deal. But a few things about tuna in cans and pouches… first, have you ever looked at the serving size in calories for a pouch and a can? Even though the can is a couple more ounces, they are both the same amount of actual tuna at about 70 cal per serving in either container. The extra ounces in a can is the water or oil, so price per ounce doesn't really match up here because you're figuring out (and paying for) the weight of the water in the can. If you use the liquid for other things, it's probably worth it… otherwise you're literally pouring those "savings" down the drain as you empty the water in the sink. It confused me for a while until I realized this. If I can get these packets for $1 or less I grab them.

Second, I drive a truck and these pouches are very convenient to rip open and squeeze in a packet of mayonnaise, mix it up and eat straight from the pouch or try to put on some bread for a sandwich. If this happens to cost a few more cents per ounce than a can, it's one instance I'll gladly pay more for the convenience rather than have to use a can opener and drain the water.
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