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Better Than Tuna Helper - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Better Than Tuna Helper Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.1 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol285.9 mcg
Vitamin C1.8 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D78.4 IU19.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.35 mg23.6%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.35 mg20.8%Top 10%Very High
Niacin5.7 mg28.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Folate77.4 mcg19.3%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid60.8 mcg
Vitamin B123.2 mcg53%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.71 mg7.1%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium144.2 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.8 mg9.8%Top 30%High
Magnesium42.8 mg10.7%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus298.6 mg29.9%Top 10%Very High
Potassium289.4 mg8.3%Top 30%High
Sodium747 mg31.1%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.4 mg9.4%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.35 mg17.7%Top 30%High
Selenium37.1 mcg53%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate26.5 g8.8%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.9%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.1 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.3 g22%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.7 g38.5%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

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

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