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Super Simple Tuna Cakes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Super Simple Tuna Cakes Recipe

Super Simple Tuna Cakes has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 34.9g 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. With 43 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 average MUFA and high PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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 an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 73, for Super Simple Tuna Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A33.2 IU0.7%Mid 40%Average
Retinol4.2 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0.38 IU0.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin7.3 mg36.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.38 mg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Folate18.7 mcg4.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid11.1 mcg
Vitamin B121.1 mcg19.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium29.8 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.1 mg6.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.6 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus174.8 mg17.5%Top 30%High
Potassium221.8 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium394.4 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Zinc0.38 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium36.3 mcg51.8%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.3 g4.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.73 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.8 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.8%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.5 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14 g21.6%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.3%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat6.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 649 Calories from Fat 331

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 36.7 g 56.5%

Saturated Fat 5.4 g 27%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51.5 mg 17.2%

Sodium 1033.4 mg 43.1%

Total Carbohydrates 34.9 g 11.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 4.7 g

Protein 43 g 86%

Vitamin A 1.7% Vitamin C

Calcium 7.8% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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