tuna alfresco has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 21.6g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 17.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
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 75, for tuna alfresco, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 13% | |
Calories from Fat | 72% | |
Calories from Carbs | 16% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1225 IU | 24.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 19.9 mg | 33.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 5.5 mg | 18.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 12.2% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.5% | ||
Niacin | 1.3 mg | 6.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.12 mg | 6% | ||
Folate | 62.8 mcg | 15.7% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.08 mcg | 1.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.37 mg | 3.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 23 mg | 2.3% | ||
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | ||
Magnesium | 26 mg | 6.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 66 mg | 6.6% | ||
Potassium | 271.7 mg | 7.8% | ||
Sodium | 341.8 mg | 14.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.54 mg | 3.6% | ||
Copper | 0.16 mg | 7.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.27 mg | 13.3% | ||
Selenium | 0.63 mcg | 0.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21.6 g | 7.2% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | ||
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 17.4 g | 34.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 44 g | 67.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 30.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.8 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 539 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44 g 67.7%
Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 43.8 mg 14.6%
Sodium 341.8 mg 14.2%
Total Carbohydrates 21.6 g 7.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.5 g10%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 17.4 g 34.8%
Vitamin A 24.5% Vitamin C 33.1%
Calcium 2.3% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 11.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 348
Protein 18.6 g | Carbs 47.1 g | Fat 8.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 406
Protein 45.1 g | Carbs 33.7 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 24.1 g | Carbs 20.1 g | Fat 12.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 16.2 g | Carbs 26.2 g | Fat 8.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 617
Protein 21.6 g | Carbs 58.1 g | Fat 29.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 271
Protein 25.9 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 505
Protein 36.7 g | Carbs 27.3 g | Fat 27 g