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Couscous Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Couscous Tuna Salad Recipe

Couscous Tuna Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 38.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 34 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's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Couscous Tuna Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A175.9 IU3.5%Mid 40%Average
Retinol1.7 mcg
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.8 mg24.1%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.34 mg17.2%Top 30%High
Folate11.3 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.69 mcg11.5%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium14.1 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.69 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.4 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus131.3 mg13.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium228.5 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium149.4 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.34 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium21.6 mcg30.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.2 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Starch0.3 g
Sugars0.9 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.7 g23.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0.7 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.5 g10%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.96 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat3.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water68 g
Ash1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 2.8 g 14%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 32.1 mg 10.7%

Sodium 434.8 mg 18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 38.5 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 2.6 g

Protein 34 g 68%

Vitamin A 10.2% Vitamin C 16.7%

Calcium 4.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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