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Gourmet Tuna Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gourmet Tuna Casserole Recipe

Gourmet Tuna Casserole has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 41.7g 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 34.1 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has a 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 an average 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 59, for Gourmet Tuna Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs36%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

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

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2475 IU49.5%
Vitamin C31.1 mg51.9%
Vitamin D49.6 IU12.4%
Vitamin E0.7 mg2.3%
Thiamin0.41 mg27.5%
Riboflavin0.43 mg25.2%
Niacin3.8 mg19.1%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.3%
Folate90 mcg22.5%
Vitamin B120.41 mcg6.8%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium271 mg27.1%
Iron3.5 mg19.6%
Magnesium47.6 mg11.9%
Phosphorus276 mg27.6%
Potassium652.2 mg18.6%
Sodium574.4 mg23.9%
Zinc1.7 mg11.5%
Copper0.26 mg12.9%
Manganese0.46 mg23%
Selenium9.7 mcg13.9%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate41.7 g13.9%
Dietary Fiber8.8 g35.2%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein34.1 g68.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.4 g28.3%
Saturated Fat8.6 g43%
Monounsaturated Fat3.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 456 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.4 g 28.3%

Saturated Fat 8.6 g 43%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 90.2 mg 30.1%

Sodium 574.4 mg 23.9%

Total Carbohydrates 41.7 g 13.9%

Dietary Fiber 8.8 g35.2%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 34.1 g 68.2%

Vitamin A 49.5% Vitamin C 51.9%

Calcium 27.1% Iron 19.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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