Canned Tuna Loaf has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 44.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 30.4 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.
Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 9.18 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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.
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 40, for Canned Tuna Loaf, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 23% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 34% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 750 IU | 15% | ||
Vitamin C | 4.2 mg | 7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.74 mg | 49% | ||
Niacin | 27.8 mg | 139% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg | 35% | ||
Folate | 212 mcg | 53% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 190 mg | 19% | ||
Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | ||
Magnesium | 76 mg | 19% | ||
Potassium | 419 mg | 12% | ||
Sodium | 625 mg | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 44.7 g | 14.9% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 14.4% | ||
Sugars | 6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 30.4 g | 60.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 25.1 g | 38.6% | ||
Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 Calories from Fat 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25.1 g 38.6%
Saturated Fat 4.8 g 24%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 238 mg 79.3%
Sodium 625 mg 26%
Total Carbohydrates 44.7 g 14.9%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 30.4 g 60.8%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 7%
Calcium 19% Iron 51%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per 100g | Calories 123
Protein 21.2 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 3.5 g
Per 100g | Calories 121
Protein 27.2 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 14.3 g | Carbs 15.2 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 284
Protein 45.3 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 2.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 294
Protein 32.2 g | Carbs 16.4 g | Fat 9.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 303
Protein 10.2 g | Carbs 29.3 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 431
Protein 27.7 g | Carbs 11.6 g | Fat 30.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 467
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 42.7 g | Fat 28.3 g