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Cheesey Tuna Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheesey Tuna Casserole Recipe

Cheesey Tuna Casserole has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 25.8g 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 27.9 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.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.64 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 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 42, for Cheesey Tuna Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat44%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A370 IU7.4%
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.6%
Vitamin D3.6 IU0.9%
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.3%
Thiamin0.32 mg21%
Riboflavin0.41 mg23.9%
Niacin12 mg60.1%
Vitamin B60.3 mg15%
Folate68.4 mcg17.1%
Vitamin B122.2 mcg36.2%
Pantothenic Acid1.4 mg14.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium229 mg22.9%
Iron3.6 mg20.2%
Magnesium45.2 mg11.3%
Phosphorus346 mg34.6%
Potassium410.6 mg11.7%
Sodium942.3 mg39.3%
Zinc2.2 mg14.6%
Copper0.42 mg20.9%
Manganese0.27 mg13.5%
Selenium72.8 mcg104%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25.8 g8.6%
Dietary Fiber1.4 g5.6%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.9 g55.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19 g29.2%
Saturated Fat8.9 g44.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 388 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19 g 29.2%

Saturated Fat 8.9 g 44.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 68.6 mg 22.9%

Sodium 942.3 mg 39.3%

Total Carbohydrates 25.8 g 8.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.4 g5.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 27.9 g 55.8%

Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C 2.6%

Calcium 22.9% Iron 20.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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