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Best Tuna Melts Ever - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Best Tuna Melts Ever Recipe

Best Tuna Melts Ever has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 19.5g 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 25.7 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.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a very 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 50, for Best Tuna Melts Ever, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A246.5 IU4.9%Top 30%High
Retinol10.8 mcg
Vitamin C2.9 mg4.8%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D28.2 IU7.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.5 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate16.6 mcg4.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid9.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.41 mcg6.9%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium62.2 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Iron0.83 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium22.4 mg5.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus127.8 mg12.8%Top 30%High
Potassium189.6 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium506.8 mg21.1%Top 30%High
Zinc0.41 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium27.8 mcg39.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.1 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.75 g3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.8 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 Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.1 mg
Glycine0.4 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.6 g7.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 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 293 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 3.8 g 19%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 49.9 mg 16.6%

Sodium 1221.5 mg 50.9%

Total Carbohydrates 19.5 g 6.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 25.7 g 51.4%

Vitamin A 11.9% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 15% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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