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Ashlie's Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Ashlie's Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich Recipe

Ashlie's Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 29.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 26 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.87 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 80, for Ashlie's Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein37%
 Calories from Fat21%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2915 IU58.3%
Vitamin C9.7 mg16.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.1 mg7%
Thiamin0.17 mg11.2%
Riboflavin0.22 mg12.8%
Niacin12.9 mg64.3%
Vitamin B60.45 mg22.4%
Folate88 mcg22%
Vitamin B122.5 mcg41.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.37 mg3.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium65 mg6.5%
Iron3.9 mg21.5%
Magnesium85.6 mg21.4%
Phosphorus241 mg24.1%
Potassium535.9 mg15.3%
Sodium599.2 mg25%
Zinc1.5 mg10.3%
Copper0.23 mg11.7%
Manganese1.2 mg58.3%
Selenium84.7 mcg121%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate29.5 g9.8%
Dietary Fiber4.2 g16.8%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.7 g10.3%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.7 g 10.3%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.7 mg 8.6%

Sodium 599.2 mg 25%

Total Carbohydrates 29.5 g 9.8%

Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 58.3% Vitamin C 16.2%

Calcium 6.5% Iron 21.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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