Better Than Tuna Helper has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 75.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 46.5 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and average PUFA.
It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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. 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 21, for Better Than Tuna Helper, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 22% | |
Calories from Fat | 43% | |
Calories from Carbs | 35% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1.1 IU | 0% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 285.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 1.8 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 78.4 IU | 19.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.35 mg | 23.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.35 mg | 20.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 5.7 mg | 28.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Vitamin B6 | 0.35 mg | 17.7% | Top 30% | High |
Folate | 77.4 mcg | 19.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 60.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 3.2 mcg | 53% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.71 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 144.2 mg | 14.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 1.8 mg | 9.8% | Top 30% | High |
Magnesium | 42.8 mg | 10.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Phosphorus | 298.6 mg | 29.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 289.4 mg | 8.3% | Top 30% | High |
Sodium | 747 mg | 31.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.4 mg | 9.4% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0.35 mg | 17.7% | Top 30% | High |
Selenium | 37.1 mcg | 53% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 26.5 g | 8.8% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 2 g | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0.4 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 16.4 g | 32.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.7 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.7 mg | |||
Lysine | 1.1 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0.4 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.7 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.7 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 3.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.7 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.7 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14.3 g | 22% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 7.7 g | 38.5% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 3.2 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 853 Calories from Fat 363
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 40.4 g 62.2%
Saturated Fat 21.8 g 109%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 204.4 mg 68.1%
Sodium 2114 mg 88.1%
Total Carbohydrates 75.1 g 25%
Dietary Fiber 3.6 g14.4%
Sugars 5.7 g
Protein 46.5 g 93%
Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 40.8% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 342
Protein 24.2 g | Carbs 38.9 g | Fat 9.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 214
Protein 21 g | Carbs 30.5 g | Fat 1.6 g
Per 100g | Calories 348
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 71.7 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 46
Protein 0.76 g | Carbs 11.2 g | Fat 0.34 g
Per Serving | Calories 124
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 10.8 g | Fat 6.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 125
Protein 17.8 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 3.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 70
Protein 2.4 g | Carbs 9.2 g | Fat 2.5 g