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Rockin' Tuna Melt - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Rockin' Tuna Melt Recipe

Rockin' Tuna Melt has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 54.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 27.2 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 average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.89 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 76, for Rockin' Tuna Melt, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs57%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Iron
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A690 IU13.8%
Vitamin C3.1 mg5.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.2 mg7.5%
Thiamin0.26 mg17.3%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.9%
Niacin11 mg55.1%
Vitamin B60.39 mg19.4%
Folate54.8 mcg13.7%
Vitamin B121.7 mcg28.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium188 mg18.8%
Iron3.9 mg21.6%
Magnesium93.2 mg23.3%
Phosphorus470 mg47%
Potassium548.3 mg15.7%
Sodium977 mg40.7%
Zinc2.4 mg15.8%
Copper0.29 mg14.3%
Manganese1.8 mg88.7%
Selenium81.4 mcg116.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.2 g18.1%
Dietary Fiber6.3 g25.2%
Sugars2.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.2 g54.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.2 g9.5%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 6.2 g 9.5%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 22 mg 7.3%

Sodium 977 mg 40.7%

Total Carbohydrates 54.2 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 6.3 g25.2%

Sugars 2.5 g

Protein 27.2 g 54.4%

Vitamin A 13.8% Vitamin C 5.1%

Calcium 18.8% Iron 21.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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