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Creamy Tuna Melt - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Tuna Melt Recipe

Creamy Tuna Melt has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 33.3g 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 29.9 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 43, for Creamy Tuna Melt, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs30%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A290.2 IU5.8%Top 30%High
Retinol62.8 mcg
Vitamin C1.7 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D20.1 IU5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.7 mg8.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate16.2 mcg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.43 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium167.1 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.85 mg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium20.9 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus169.7 mg17%Top 30%High
Potassium147 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium294.2 mg12.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.85 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.5 mcg25%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.2 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.77 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.7 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.8 g25.6%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.3 g14.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5 g25.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 452 Calories from Fat 195

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.7 g 33.4%

Saturated Fat 11.8 g 59%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 78.8 mg 26.3%

Sodium 688.5 mg 28.7%

Total Carbohydrates 33.3 g 11.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 13.6% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 39.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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