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Italian Tuna Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Italian Tuna Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Tuna Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 41.3g 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 19.3 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 85, for Italian Tuna Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein28%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietAVERAGE
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.56 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol167.8 mcg
Vitamin C3.9 mg6.5%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D58.3 IU14.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.56 mg37%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.3 mg16.7%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate57.8 mcg14.4%Top 30%High
Folic Acid41.7 mcg
Vitamin B122.2 mcg37%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium13.9 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.7 mg9.3%Top 30%High
Magnesium30 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus123.9 mg12.4%Mid 40%Average
Potassium140 mg4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium33.2 mg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.56 mg27.8%Top 30%High
Selenium26.1 mcg37.3%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.9 g7.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber2.1 g8.2%Top 30%High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.7 g21.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0.6 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid1.1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.6 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.9 g2.9%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.44 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.7 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 31

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 17.5 mg 5.8%

Sodium 59.8 mg 2.5%

Total Carbohydrates 41.3 g 13.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 3.1 g

Protein 19.3 g 38.6%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 2.5% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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