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Swiss Tuna Melts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Swiss Tuna Melts Recipe

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

The food contains 35.8g 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 21.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

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. 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.

It belongs to Swiss cuisine. 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 41, for Swiss Tuna Melts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein17%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs29%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A330.9 IU6.6%Top 30%High
Retinol78.4 mcg
Vitamin C0.52 mg0.86%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D46.9 IU11.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.1 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate34.5 mcg8.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid22.2 mcg
Vitamin B121 mcg17.2%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium145.9 mg14.6%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.5 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium18.6 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus144.8 mg14.5%Top 30%High
Potassium124.7 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium409 mg17%Top 30%High
Zinc1 mg6.9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium24.7 mcg35.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.5 g6.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.72 g2.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2.5 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.5 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22.1%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline1 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.1 g23.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.6 g33.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.6 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 491 Calories from Fat 263

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 29.2 g 44.9%

Saturated Fat 12.9 g 64.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 66.9 mg 22.3%

Sodium 793.4 mg 33.1%

Total Carbohydrates 35.8 g 11.9%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 4.9 g

Protein 21.4 g 42.8%

Vitamin A 12.8% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 28.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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