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Tuna Pita Melts - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Pita Melts Recipe

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

The food contains 45.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 31.8 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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.

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 63, for Tuna Pita Melts, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.83 IU0.02%Mid 40%Average
Retinol261.8 mcg
Vitamin C3.3 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D83 IU20.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.41 mg27.7%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.1 mg20.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate25.3 mcg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid14.5 mcg
Vitamin B123.3 mcg55.3%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium109.1 mg10.9%Top 30%High
Iron1.2 mg6.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium30.3 mg7.6%Top 30%High
Phosphorus180.5 mg18%Top 30%High
Potassium227 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium248.4 mg10.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.83 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium19.5 mcg27.9%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate18.8 g6.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars5.6 g
Glucose2.5 mg
Fructose2.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.2 g26.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.2 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.2 mg
Glutamic Acid2.5 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.4 g11.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g15.8%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 468 Calories from Fat 161

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 7.6 g 38%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 64.8 mg 21.6%

Sodium 598.6 mg 24.9%

Total Carbohydrates 45.4 g 15.1%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 13.4 g

Protein 31.8 g 63.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 13.3%

Calcium 26.3% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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