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Tuna Tahini Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Tahini Salad Recipe

Tuna Tahini Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 25.1g 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 20.8 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.

It has an average 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 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 81, for Tuna Tahini Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A182.2 IU3.6%Top 30%High
Retinol6.7 mcg
Vitamin C4 mg6.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D20.4 IU5.1%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.7 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate12.9 mcg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.44 mcg7.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.44 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium50.2 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.44 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.7 mg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus131.6 mg13.2%Mid 40%Average
Potassium188.9 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium209.4 mg8.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.44 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium17.3 mcg24.8%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.2 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.2 g4.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.2 g18.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.4 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.4 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid1.8 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.4 g6.8%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10 g 15.4%

Saturated Fat 2.3 g 11.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30.3 mg 10.1%

Sodium 471.2 mg 19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 25.1 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.7 g10.8%

Sugars 3.8 g

Protein 20.8 g 41.6%

Vitamin A 8.2% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 11.3% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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