We Tried 15 Canned Tuna Brands & This One Was The Best
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- Опубліковано 30 тра 2024
- You might assume that the canned and packaged tuna available at the grocery store is all of similar quality. It's all tuna, right? But there's actually a pretty big difference between the really good stuff and the bottom of the barrel. From flavor to texture to value to consistency, there are some pretty major variations.
So when you're picking up some packaged tuna at the supermarket, choose the one that will give you the biggest bank for your buck. We sampled as many different brands as we could, the name-brand stuff and the store brands, to pinpoint the pinnacle. Yes, we tried 15 canned tuna brands, and this one was the best.
#Tuna #Fish #Brands
Century Tuna | 0:00
Bumble Bee Lemon Sesame & Ginger | 0:56
Great Value Chunk Light Tuna in Vegetable Oil | 1:51
Chicken of the Sea Infusions Lemon & Thyme | 2:39
Safe Catch White Albacore Tuna | 3:20
Trader Joe's Albacore Tuna in olive oil | 4:12
Kirkland Albacore Solid White Tuna | 4:49
Freshé | 5:27
Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light | 6:14
Whole Foods 365 Albacore Wild Tuna | 6:47
StarKist Tuna Creations Honey BBQ | 7:22
Genova Premium Yellowfin Tuna | 8:28
Great Value Chunk Light Tuna in Water | 9:13
Raincoast Trading Wild Albacore Tuna | 9:54
Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna | 10:34
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Which brand of canned tuna is your favorite?
Whatever's in water and a buck at the time. Usually solid Skipjack.
Aldi northern in water
Wild Planet Albacore Sea Salt right off the can. So good.
Pole caught, yellowfin,Tonino
Been only trusting wild planet tuna for a hot minute
7:44 "conveniently packaged in a terrible pouch."😂
I'm a chef and canned tuna with oil is better bc the water draws out the moisture and makes the tuna dry and then you find yourself using more mayo or dressing to make it moist. albacore-most any brand is good.
I do not like the oil in the tuna. It is so greasy.
You can say the opposite for tuna in oil being extremely oily and greasy and making the oil fish flavored.... at least with Tuna in water, you can add to it to help with the dryness as opposed to the one in oil which is so absorbed into the fish, Can't do anything about it...
@Mikey Mike most oils can help with the dryness..all depends what you are doing with it, but can't go wrong with a flavorless oil (so not to compromise the taste of the fish) like avocado or Grapreseed oil....
I agree.
I can't stand cheap bargain ones like was presented in the video...They ARE more like crumbs shredded and overly salty and I cannot stand bits of fish skin or soft bone.I will pay a little extra to get a better product.I love my tuna in oil,I cannot stand ones packed in water,it seems to always be flavorless and tastes "washed out".I'm not a fan of Albacore,although it seems to have a bit of snob appeal..It is very dry ,to me,and reminds me more of canned cooked chicken.Theres just something I adore about StarKist or COTS oil packed chunk light tuna...in a cold macaroni salad or mixed into my fast dinner of Velveeta shells & cheese...And an added surprise....my cat looks forward to her little treat of tuna oil every now & then, drained off,and it keeps her coat beautiful and shiny!
Wild Planet is the best and really can’t be beat. If you want a good tuna and a good price Costco has a good product.
Genova is my fave. I had been only eating tuna packed in water for years but when the shelves got wiped out a couple years ago I tried one of the few options left, the Genova packed in extra virgin olive oil. Wow! Tuna that doesn't taste like the can! I especially like the larger 7oz cans because the solid chunks are larger. I routinely eat this right out of the can with no additions but it is also great on a sandwich or in a tuna salad.
I like Genova, though I've had some Starkist Solid Yellowfin packed in olive oil that was good. I like opening the can to see a solid chunk of tuna, practically no oil. Cheap canned tuna is a sea of oil or water with tuna fragments, and when you drain all the liquid there's not much fish in the can. The better stuff costs only a little more..
I just had that, and it was good right out of the can. I usually buy the meijer brand yellowfin in water.
I like the Costco brand tuna it's great quality and price
Genova really is great. Once I found them, it’s been hard to go back to Chicken of the Sea or Starkist. The meaty texture and moisture content of Genova really doesn’t need much after opening.
Ok, I've seen Genova on the shelves. You made it sound so wonderful. I will definitely give this a try. Thank you
@@MsTwiththeTea1980 you’re welcome! A friend gifted some to me, so passing it along. :)
@@blakelyfantastic thank you 😊
I use Starkist chunk light tuna and Starkist Albacore, both packed in water. When I make tuna salad I mix them together. You get a really good flake in the tuna and it works well with all sorts of mix ins because the tuna flavor stays.
I like Aldi tuna, good quality and price.
I'm surprised Aldi tuna didn't make it to the list. Considering that Mashed really likes Aldi
Good. After learning the high mercury content of albacore and yellowfin tuna, I stopped eating them. Now I only eat plain old skipjack, which consistently has the lowest mercury content of any variety. I will look for this brand.
I know that I am getting old when I see someone complain that it was difficult to use a can opener 🤣.
Opening it without having a can opener is. Having a can opener seems like a blessing.
Perspective.
We seem to just keep getting lazier and lazier.
Safe catch looks great!
Callipo is very good, but very expensive. I once saw a video of how they process it, and was impressed. We mostly use Genova.
Costco’s Kirkland Albacore Tuna is the only brand I will eat!! Every can is consistently clean and pure white!
with you this, and the cans are more oz's than other big brands!
Love it good for after workout meals 42g of protein is insane
I'm older and on a fixed income so my "go to" tuna is Starkist and I can find it most anywhere I shop.
Hello Sue
When I’m in Saratoga Springs,NY in the summer months;I’ll go to a small upscale store that makes fresh sandwiches; the store gets their tuna fish shipped frozen ; and it gets baked at 400 degrees until the meat falls off the bone it’s a fancy albacore tuna that’s the best part of the tuna fish.
I love Costco tuna. I’m not even a member but I have a great friend that keeps me stocked up.
Like someone else said I also like Sockeye Salmon
consider Trout in addition to salmon. ONLY if it's pink though. Pink is natural trout while white is farm raised grain fed. Taste is night and day different. (white trout sucks) The two are related and I think trout tastes better. Crowd Cow has trout filet to DIE for!
You have been reported to the Costco membership enforcement team. Lol
@@whitechris720
Oh no! 😆
If you can find it at Costco, look for the safe catch tuna. Delicious tuna. The best I have ever tried.
I'd be more concerned with where the Tuna was caught and manufactured. You can always flavor it yourself to your liking. Just review the plain tuna.
Good article - I enjoy eating tuna, especially in slightly heated sandwiches and in mixed salads. Learned a few things about different tuna brands. Next grocery stop, I'll definitely pick up a few new brands that I've never tried before. Though most canned tuna is the albacore variety, the expensive blue fin is the king of the tuna world - and the prices reflect that. Still, I've got to try some fresh blue fin be more picky, for a change! Here's to the ubiquitous tunny, folks!!!
I agree with the person that suggested Kirkland tuna, very good!
Another.excellent list. Thorough and well-written. I like the Whole Foods product.
I've had them all, and I think Genovo Yellowfin in olive oil is the best of the bunch.
Oil's not a problem, I use it in salad.
Yep, it's yummy. I usually end up eating 3 or 4 big chunks out of the can before mixing with mayo. Worth the price IMO.
I’ve used Walmart’s Solid White Tuna in water, for years. I’m glad to see it near the top of your list.
Walmart brands are fantastic.
Same. I cannot stand any tuna in oil-it's nasty to me. I like the Great Value in water the best out of all of the brands-luckily it's the cheapest lol.
i was always scared to try the Walmart brand of tuna. I think i will give it a try. thanks for the tip.
@@MsTwiththeTea1980 A little advice get the solid tuna not the chunk the chunk is mushy
@@kevinmullins4919 thank you 😊 will do
I prefer tuna in olive olive. Pastine has a great one. That is what I use for tuna mushroom casserole. Genova is my next best choice. Natural Catch is line caught and has large filets. This is perfect for sandwiches.
If I buy an already flavored tuna, I usually just stick with lemon and pepper. Very simple and just enhances things nicely
I usually buy Bumble Bee solid white tuna in water. The quality has been consistent for decades although the size and prices have changed..
I haven’t eaten Bumble Bee tuna since that poor man was cooked to death in one of their cooking vats.
Bumblee for me. I think it's a lot better than Starkist or Chicken of the Sea.
I guess I will have to give Bumblebee a chance.
@@MsTwiththeTea1980 Get the solid white albacore, not the chunk light.
@@Hyxtryx ok 😊
If you try a can of Chicken of the Sea after trying Wild Planet, I guarantee that C of S tastes like nothing except the can it's packaged in- very tinny taste.
I just started eating tuna. First one I bought was bumblebee spicy tai otg package. That shit was good af. Never liked plain tuna or mayo. Just for simple sandwiches is all I'll eat tuna with for now.
Chicken of the Sea in oil for me!
I've tried lots of tuna brands over the years but I always default to Chicken of the Sea. IMO it has the best taste and texture.
Sorry Charlie, but only the Best go with Starkist. 😋. And make that solid white albacore, not a cheap chunk style.
@@russjohnson5443. LOL! Excellent reply!
Nasty
Nothing beats Natural Catch. Available online only and spendy in comparison but not enough to be a deterrent. Easy open can displays nice fillets. No nets, all wild.
I only buy Bumblebee solid white albacore in the can for many years now. I’ve tried them all.
I get it packed in water.
Ortiz is the best tuna you can find in most supermarkets, but if you think that $1 an ounce is pricy, the cost would give you a heart attack. Quality comes with a premium price tag.
Yes! This IS the best tuna. I didn't know what good tuna tasted like until I tried this brand. Now I refuse to eat all others.
Eat cheap crap with artificial flavoring and soaked in veg. oil or eat clean quality product. I'll pay extra as our health reflects what we put into our body.
@@willettmary889
(: That is the truth!!!!! ... ☺
Yes, this is the best.
Ortiz is the only tuna I eat now.
Have you tried Nuri sardines? Another amazing gourmet product.
I get the chunk light tuna packed in water from my local $1.25 store. It's either Starkist or Chicken of the Sea. When squeezed dry, one can makes a single size tuna salad sandwich and I add a couple of cans to my pasta sauce when I cook it. It also seems to be less salty than the cans you buy in supermarkets.
I also get the chunk light tuna. I have never put it in my pasta sauce. Thank you for the recommendation.
Tuna in pasta sauce?!? 🤢 come on man..
@@ericmarin6454 lol don’t knock it until you try. You have to at least try it before you shut it down lol
@@MsTwiththeTea1980 Marinara, red sauce?!?
@@MsTwiththeTea1980 I could possibly see some type of Alfredo or white..
Wow! Looks so delicious!!! Ich muss probieren!!!
Glad you included Kirkland albacore tuna. Real quality at half the price.
I must admit- my favorite is Starkist chunk light in vegetable oil- best snack ever-
Yay! My favorite is #1! It is the best, I think because they pack the can so there is no waste. Other brands is like getting tuna soup.
True. But my cats would be heartbroken if I didn't regularly give them a bowl of that "tuna soup". They don't really like tuna - they just like that water you squeeze out of the can!
@@mamiebobb4173
(: But isn't the water loaded with sodium????? ... 😢
@@maryalove5534 It's just an occasional treat in my house.
Wild Planet products in general are very good quality 👍🏼
Wish you had compared just tuna and not all the flavors and other options against others. I prefer Bumble Bee gold label tuna packed in water. I never buy packed in oil - ever. I also have no interest in the packages ready for the lunch box.So when you compare, try apples with apples.
when i was a kid in the 1970's all tuna was packed in oil, water packed tuna didn't exist until the lowfat/nonfat craze began in the 80's. that said, water packed tuna tends to appeal more to people who don't like fish in the first place... personally, i like fish that tastes like fish. my favorite right now is genova yellowfin in olive oil, ortiz is great too but it's more than 4 times the price..
Not so. I grew up in the 50s and 60s and always had tuna packed in water.
Correct, and it was soybean oil...not olive oil. The non-fat craze just increased sugar and made people fatter than ever.
Chunk light Great Value in water is pretty good. Starkist in olive oil with dill is my fave! Genonvo.
Bumblebee's current solid white is same as the chunk white used to be, and their current chunk white is same as their old chunk light tuna. Their current chunk light is same as cat food at pet stores.
Definitely gone downhill. Lucky for them but bad for us is that so have Star Kist and Chicken Of The Sea. The best mass market and priced right canned tuna now is Kroger’s own brand. No joke. All kinds are very good from chunk light to solid white albacore.
I like Bumble Bee solid white (albacore) in oil, my wife likes it in water; albacore is so much better than skipjack.
I have never tried Skipjack. I don't think they have it in my stores. Looks like I am not missing much.
No way, dark meat has better flavor to me. My girlfriend prefers albacore however she'll eat a tuna hoagie from a deli which is never albacore..
@@ericmarin6454
(: "Albacore" isn't healthier than regular tuna!!!!!
@@maryalove5534 Didn't say it was..
I've had good luck with StarKist canned Chunk Light tuna packed in water, but I might try some of the others.
I sure haven’t. Bought 2 cans and there was a lot of black skin inside.
Nothing chunky in that Starkist slop.
I buy the large can of walmart tuna in water. I have never had an issue with it and there is always large chunks of tuna that I have never found in Starkist or Chicken of the sea.
THANKS
If you are ranking canned tuna, you should not be including tuna that comes in other types of packaging.
Why?
@@matthewhuszarik4173 Because the title of the video literally says "CANNED tuna".
@@NotData Whether is is in a physical can, a plastic tub, or plastic bag it is all canned Tuna. Canned Tuna is a generic expression for tuna that is preserved for a long shelf-life.
@@NotDatawhat he said, tard.
You are way too involved in meaningless semantics.
Everyday people do “home canning” while using mason jars 🫙 for canning.
Thank you
The Kirkland Tuna is very good and a better deal than the name brand they also sell.
I only buy chicken of the sea tuna in water but putting Walmart ahead of starkist shows they don't know good quality food because the great value is canned by starkist. There's a trade secret companies don't want you to know, the store brands are made by the same company that makes the name brand. I worked at a bakery where we made the same dough everyday but it went in different boxes. One day it was in the name brand box and the next day it was Walmart then krogers then Costco
Yeah, but sometimes the house brand is the "bits and pieces" rather than the choice cuts, which is gleaned from picked-over, the way you debone the leftover turkey at Thanksgiving...Not necessarily lower nutrition, but with the risk of bones or skin being higher, or still "all beef" spaghetti, but cheaper cuts of beef, or with other foods, the less-ripe fruit redefined as """No sugar added", which sounds great but may be just water and Splenda to add the missing sweetness, instead of fruit juice and the ripe fruit itself...Sometimes the packaging is less expensive or convenient, but sometimes it can spoil faster. The additive ingredients may be cheaper options, but who reads the fine print, they think. Yes, sometimes it is the very same.
(: Yeah ... "the rejected or less quality products" go to "low cost" stores, and people think they are getting a bargain, which is very sad ... when you know children will be fed that crxp!!!!! ... 😢 AND the FDA does not one thing about that!!!!! ... 😢
@@maryalove5534 you really think the average consumer is that stupid? I find that funny. You think the FDA cares about you ?
Walmart is the biggest importer of" goods" from china guess where your can of tuna is caught and canned
Pacific Island Tuna is Walmart's Great Value Tuna.
You can’t compare albacore, yellowfin, and skipjack they are totally different fish.
I encourage anyone who thinks this video was bad and if your not a fan of canned tuna to try out Starkist Solid Yellowfin in EVOO w/ or w/out garlic(I was offput of the garlic by thought at first) and wouldn't even really eat tuna plain.
It's great. Oil is quality. Fish is actually chunked and very very textured. Super miled flavor. Worth the $$ if you can find
Do IT
I find it incredible that after reading and watching all these reviews, not one has the most popular tunas that are in every regular supermarket - Starkist, Bumble Bee, and Chicken of the sea. Those 3 brands have been around for over 60 years and have accounted for over 95% of the sales of canned tuna. The fact that these 3 don't appear on reviews, leads me to believe that these reviews are paid for by the manufacturers. The 3 listed above don't need to pay for reviews. That have been around linger than the people that are reviewing them.
Starkist was the only one not on this video. After trying them myself I have to agree brands like Safe Catch and Wild Planet taste better, and I think that has a lot to do with the canning process. It's just tuna and salt. I get them at Costco, so it cost only a bit more than a can of Starkist. In my area Starkist is about $1-1.20 per can for 5oz/4oz drained. Safe Catch is about $2 per can at Costco for 5oz that you don't drain. The water in the can is from the tuna and mixes right back in. That's $0.25/oz vs $0.40/oz for tuna that I think taste a lot better and is tested for mercury.
Trader Joe’s tuna in olive oil is my go to
Aloha I have to have some tuna now
I love the Tuna Creations best yum
Will have to try Great Value but did you try Coral Tuna
Skip Jack where can it be bought.
BumbleBee Albacore Solid White in water, wild caught....
I've always gone for Starkist in oil. I'll be sure to try Walmart in water thanks to this video. A lot of the Walmart brand stuff is really great, surprisingly. They have the best peanut butter out there--do a blind taste test if you don't believe me.
Starkist in olive oil is a very good product....I eat that almost every week. I'm trying to eat more protein and less carbs.
Walmart frozen pizzas are better than just about ANY other frozen pizza.
According to another post the Walmart brand (Great Value) is Starkist.
Update: Did my own taste test, and Walmart solid white albacore in water is LEGIT. It's not as good as Wild Planet, but it's half the price. It's like an 8/10 vs a 10/10.
Bumblebee whole albacore in water. I get it on sale at Shoprite. $1.25 A 6 ounce can.
That's my favorite as well, but I get the Prime Fillet in the gold colored can. The only ingredients are white tuna, water, and sea salt.
I buy canned 'chunk' light tuna (not 'flaked') in water. I eat tuna sandwiches with large cans of soup or Campbell's Chunky. So when I drain the tuna can then I (transfer) put the tuna into the much larger empty soup can, then gently fill it with tap water and drain the tuna again a second time, then use it for sandwiches.
Sams club tuna has always been enjoyed in my house. As when shopping on a budget you can't alwase afford silver spoon items
Sam's tuna is good quality.
I like the Aldi northern in water.
such a great recommendation. thank you for sharing.
How do you drain a flip top can of tuna? With the old school can, I’ve always used the lid to press out the liquid after opening with a can opener.
Yep, I know have 2 small drainers that, I can put over a steel bowl. That way a nasty oder can easily be cleaned away with dish soap and water.
yes, I do the same thing as well.
I bought an old style can opener specifically to open tuna cans and drain them.
@@meauxjeaux431 that’s a good idea
They sell little can size strainers specifically for tuna. Can’t remember where I found mine but I’m thing places like Bed Bath and Beyond would sell them. Any store that sells a lot of kitchen gadgets really.
To me, none of the Tuna sold today tastes the same since they took the Dolphin out!
Did you ever try Tonnino tuna in a jar? I know they make it in a can a well. Absolutely delicious but terribly expensive. A lot of those tunas I have never heard of but my favorite that you did was the Genova yellowfin tuna in olive oil. I just love it and find it very fresh.
That jar here is almost 7$
I buy 4 a week. My favorite are in olive oil and in olive oil with jalapeño. I feel like I keep them in business cause nobody seems to ever buy it cause of the price. It’s always on the shelf and never seems to move unless I come along.
@@drst8681 Well your about to have a rival. If it's THAT good, it's worth it.
@@drst8681Tuna has mercury. Four times a week is over the recommended limit. Do not shoot the messenger.
for about 80 cents a can, the clover valley brand from Dollar General is as good as Ive ever had. It is really a good buy. Not full of water either.Good, meaty tuna in those cans.
That’s a little hard to believe. Clover Valley? Really?
I'll have to grab a can for my dad - he's been on a tuna kick lately. Costco's albacore was his favorite, but he was out and I grabbed Laura Lynn from Ingles (south eastern supermarket chain) now its his favorite.
@@prissylovejoy702 I know what you mean. Ive had mixed results with the CV brand but for the most part, Stuff is pretty good. I bought a can of the cream of celery soup and it was really good. And for the price. Yeah, it can be hit and miss.
CV brand chicken w/stars or chicken noodle,please avoid,it. Is so salty you would think you just licked a salt block. Had to throw it out it was disgusting
This was a very interesting video, however, I can't get most of these brands in Canada. That said, I have purchased many types of tuna in my time and my favourite is Unico Chunk light. It is tasty, filling and feels like you are eating real fish without the 'tinny' taste.
Good 👍 video.
The white albacore from Costco is all I use.
Yellowfin Tuna, Chicken of the Sea or Starkist are my favorites!
Hello Sarah
Yellowfin Tuna is great. The only brand I buy.
Bumblebee solid white albacore is the best and isn't sourced from China.
I LIKE oil! When making tuna salad sandwiches I cut way back on the mayo. I like StarKist Solid Yellowfin Tuna packed in Olive Oil.
Natural Catch Tuna is by far....leaps and bounds above other canned tuna! Shipped to my door makes it easy.
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I discovered skipjack in BJs. its very good. My simple meal using this is just a little mayo. olive oil
and few capers and minced onions.. Made salad or sandwich.
yes enough for 2
Starkist lemon pepper flat pack tuna has saved my life on numerous occasions. As a diabetic with protein deficiency, I occasionally have had my blood sugar bottom out away from home. Use to carry a flat pack in my purse daily. I highly recommend this product to others with health issues.
I like Genova but it's not available at my store so I buy moderately-priced Starkist E.V.O.O. (extra-virgin olive oil) Solid Yellowfin Tuna in olive oil. The only ingredients are tuna, olive oil and sea salt and the can is pull-top. I dump the can onto a green salad and call the olive oil "salad dressing." For recipes I only buy fish packed in water. I prefer solid white tuna and look for a value price rather than brand.
Clover Valley from Dollar General is as good as starkist.......I was stunned.
Starkist Lemon Dill in EVOO, and Roasted Garlic in EVOO
I want tuna sandwich now 😅🐟
StarKist Chunk Light In Water...nuff said!
You failed to review the Solid White Tuna in Water version for Trader Joe’s… completely AWESOME!
Recently discovered Skipjack. It's a great tuna brand!
Tonnino in olive oil or in olive oil with jalapeños is the best! No competition out there
Walmart wild caught in water. Winn Dixie house brand is also good !
Tonnino yellowfin tuna is awesome. But No mention of it !!!!
In Australia its Sirena canned tuna in oil. I always wait for the sale as quality doesnt come cheap.
Albacore Tuna is the King of Tuna. there is nothing better. Pricey it may be, but the taste is awesome.
Phillistines will cover it in Mayo.
Bid mistake, try it as it is straight from the can, It is awesome.
I prefer tuna in oil. Always have. I can hardly find it anymore!
me too
Its because the cheap soy oil they use is toxic.. where you been?
"Terrible pouch" ? LOL
I already bought the Wild Planet tuna because it tastes best. It is also one of the most expensive but worth it.
I always buy Bumblebee tuna solid white in water. It's really good. Starkist is my second go to but not as good as Bumblebee.
How does one realistically compare a soft pack of loose tuna to canned chunk light tuna? Or to canned solid white albacore tuna? Convenience for a quick sandwich snack?
In any event your choice should be a solid white albacore in cans. I’ll buy whichever name brand if they are on sale for $.99 a can, which when they are off sale, are just under three bucks a can. My store seems to cycle among Starkist, BumbleBee, and occasionally Chicken of the Sea every few weeks.
Btw, I recently tried the pouches of “light tuna” from Bumblebee. Garlic with Olive Oil and Lemon Pepper; both were tasty and moist and make for a good snack. Labeled as Wild Caught.
Albacorechas more mecury.
My personal favorite is Oceans tuna. ✌ 😃
Wild Planet!!!!
Forgetting Dolores canned tuna. I haven't opened it yet. My favorites are Starkist and Great value tuna
Natural catch is very dry overcooked. Every single tuna is caught in the pacific in radioactive water. Tonnino is caught in costa rica. Not dry at all. Very tasty
The fact that Ortiz isn't on this list is a crime. Expensive, yes, but there oil packed tuna is unparalleled in flavor and texture.
I like Progresso in solid in olive oil
Tonnino packed in olive oil. Worth the cost, taste is superior. Genova packed in olive oil is a second choice and is more economical.
Albacore is documented to have higher levels of mercury than chunk light or skipjack. However, dolphins are known to not school with albacore, making albacore naturally dolphin-safe. And IMHO, it tastes better.
Fresh is another level, altogether.