tuna salad salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 37.4g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 28.9 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 low 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.32 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. It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average 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 Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for tuna salad salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.
Calories from Protein | 42% | |
Calories from Fat | 4% | |
Calories from Carbs | 54% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1640 IU | 32.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 28.7 mg | 47.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 17.6 IU | 4.4% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.4 mg | 4.5% | ||
Thiamin | 0.19 mg | 12.4% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.25 mg | 14.9% | ||
Niacin | 12.1 mg | 60.4% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.46 mg | 23.2% | ||
Folate | 73.2 mcg | 18.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.3 mcg | 38.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.97 mg | 9.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 85 mg | 8.5% | ||
Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | ||
Magnesium | 48 mg | 12% | ||
Phosphorus | 208 mg | 20.8% | ||
Potassium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Sodium | 1 mg | 0% | ||
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.1% | ||
Copper | 0.24 mg | 12.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17.7% | ||
Selenium | 64.6 mcg | 92.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 37.4 g | 12.5% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 34.4% | ||
Sugars | 9.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 28.9 g | 57.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 1.3 g | 2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 1.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.3 g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 23.1 mg 7.7%
Sodium 1 mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 37.4 g 12.5%
Dietary Fiber 8.6 g34.4%
Sugars 9.3 g
Protein 28.9 g 57.8%
Vitamin A 32.8% Vitamin C 47.8%
Calcium 8.5% Iron 24%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 93
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 1.2 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 38.5 g | Carbs 10.2 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 331
Protein 13.9 g | Carbs 39.7 g | Fat 14.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 93
Protein 8.5 g | Carbs 1.2 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 227
Protein 23.1 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 12.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 7.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 275
Protein 12.3 g | Carbs 29.9 g | Fat 11.9 g