Fancy & Low Calorie Tuna Fish Salad Recipe
Fancy & Low Calorie Tuna Fish Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 23.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 15.1 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 79, for Fancy & Low Calorie Tuna Fish Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 37% | |
| Calories from Fat | 5% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 58% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- Very high in Niacin
- Very high in Vitamin C
- Very low in Saturated Fat
- High in Vitamin B12
Why this is bad for you
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 740 IU | 14.8% | ||
| Vitamin C | 41.2 mg | 68.6% | ||
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
| Vitamin E | 0.62 mg | 2.1% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5.5% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.11 mg | 6.3% | ||
| Niacin | 7.7 mg | 38.7% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.37 mg | 18.6% | ||
| Folate | 24.4 mcg | 6.1% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 1.6 mcg | 27.1% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 0.34 mg | 3.4% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 50 mg | 5% | ||
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 8.8% | ||
| Magnesium | 31.2 mg | 7.8% | ||
| Phosphorus | 120 mg | 12% | ||
| Potassium | 442.7 mg | 12.6% | ||
| Sodium | 228.9 mg | 9.5% | ||
| Zinc | 0.63 mg | 4.2% | ||
| Copper | 0.08 mg | 4.1% | ||
| Manganese | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | ||
| Selenium | 44.7 mcg | 63.8% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.2 g | 7.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 15.2% | ||
| Sugars | 10.7 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 15.1 g | 30.2% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1.4% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.9 g 1.4%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 16.3 mg 5.4%
Sodium 228.9 mg 9.5%
Total Carbohydrates 23.2 g 7.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.8 g15.2%
Sugars 10.7 g
Protein 15.1 g 30.2%
Vitamin A 14.8% Vitamin C 68.6%
Calcium 5% Iron 8.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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