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Jalapeno Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Jalapeno Tuna Salad Recipe

Jalapeno Tuna Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 8g 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 20.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

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 63, for Jalapeno Tuna Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs14%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A143.1 IU2.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol6.9 mcg
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D53.1 IU13.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.8 mg19.2%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate6.2 mcg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.77 mcg12.8%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium15.4 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.77 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.1 mg5.8%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus150.8 mg15.1%Top 30%High
Potassium182.3 mg5.2%Mid 40%Average
Sodium409.9 mg17.1%Top 30%High
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium43.1 mcg61.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.2 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.15 g0.62%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein15.7 g31.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.5 mg
Methionine0.8 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.8 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.5 g14.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g8.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 Calories from Fat 111

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.3 g 18.9%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 43.3 mg 14.4%

Sodium 532.9 mg 22.2%

Total Carbohydrates 8 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%

Sugars 2.3 g

Protein 20.4 g 40.8%

Vitamin A 3.7% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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