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Oregon Tuna Melts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Oregon Tuna Melts Recipe

Oregon Tuna Melts has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Niacin.

The food contains 4g 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 31.7 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.

However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Oregon Tuna Melts has been given a composite ranking of 40, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat68%
 Calories from Carbs4%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A375.9 IU7.5%Top 30%High
Retinol88.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.62 mg1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D50 IU12.5%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.1 mg15.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.3 mcg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.2 mcg20.6%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium219.1 mg21.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.62 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium28.4 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus266.7 mg26.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium159.9 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium249.6 mg10.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.2 mg8.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium39.5 mcg56.4%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.47 g0.8%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.12 g0.49%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.6 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.6 g39.1%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine1.9 mg
Methionine0.6 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine1.2 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine1.2 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.1 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline1.2 mg
Serine1.2 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat20.7 g31.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8.5 g42.3%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat9.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 449 Calories from Fat 302

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 33.6 g 51.7%

Saturated Fat 13.7 g 68.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 90.1 mg 30%

Sodium 404.4 mg 16.9%

Total Carbohydrates 4 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%

Sugars 1.6 g

Protein 31.7 g 63.4%

Vitamin A 12.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 35.5% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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