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Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipe

Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 28.2g 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 54.3 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 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 Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Easy Tuna Salad Sandwiches has been given a composite ranking of 35, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat50%
 Calories from Carbs17%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein

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 A0.39 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol95.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.39 mg0.65%Bottom 30%Low
Vitamin D97.3 IU24.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.39 mg22.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin5.1 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid16.7 mcg
Vitamin B121.9 mcg32.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.39 mg3.9%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium263.4 mg26.3%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.6 mg8.6%Top 30%High
Magnesium24.5 mg6.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus282.9 mg28.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium126.5 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium539.7 mg22.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.9 mg13%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium36.2 mcg51.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.51 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Starch7.8 g
Sugars1.3 g
Sucrose0 mg
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.1 g42.3%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine1.2 mg
Leucine1.2 mg
Lysine1.6 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine1.2 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3.9 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline1.6 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.5 g22.3%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.2 g36.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Water50.6 g
Ash2.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 675 Calories from Fat 336

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 37.3 g 57.4%

Saturated Fat 18.6 g 93%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 114.2 mg 38.1%

Sodium 1387 mg 57.8%

Total Carbohydrates 28.2 g 9.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 3.3 g

Protein 54.3 g 108.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 67.7% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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