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Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) Recipe

Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 22.1g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 38.6 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.

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

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.96 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. 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 high 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.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Best Tuna Melt (New Jersey Diner Style) has been given a composite ranking of 54, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein30%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1200 IU24%
Vitamin C9 mg15%
Thiamin0.3 mg20%
Niacin21.8 mg109%
Vitamin B60.5 mg25%
Folate120 mcg30%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium620 mg62%
Iron4 mg22%
Magnesium100 mg25%
Potassium466 mg13.3%
Sodium822 mg34.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.1 g7.4%
Dietary Fiber2.9 g11.6%
Sugars3.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein38.6 g77.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30.4 g46.8%
Saturated Fat12.6 g63%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 519 Calories from Fat 274

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30.4 g 46.8%

Saturated Fat 12.6 g 63%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 93 mg 31%

Sodium 822 mg 34.3%

Total Carbohydrates 22.1 g 7.4%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.6%

Sugars 3.9 g

Protein 38.6 g 77.2%

Vitamin A 24% Vitamin C 15%

Calcium 62% Iron 22%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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