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Low-Carb Tuna Cakes - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low-Carb Tuna Cakes Recipe

Low-Carb Tuna Cakes has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 2.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 46.4 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 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.

Ideally consumed as an Appetizer.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 55, for Low-Carb Tuna Cakes, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein52%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs2%

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 Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietAVERAGE
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.8 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0.5 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D187.2 IU46.8%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0.46 mg26.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6.8 mg34.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.46 mg22.8%Top 10%Very High
Folate8.2 mcg2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B127.3 mcg121.8%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.91 mg9.1%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60.3 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.91 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium42.5 mg10.6%Top 10%Very High
Phosphorus254.8 mg25.5%Top 10%Very High
Potassium219.6 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Sodium123.3 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.91 mg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium33.3 mcg47.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate1 g0.3%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.2 g42.4%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.5 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0.5 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine1.4 mg
Arginine1.4 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine1.4 mg
Aspartic Acid2.3 mg
Glutamic Acid3.2 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.9 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.2 g12.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.2%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat2.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 Calories from Fat 161

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.9 g 27.5%

Saturated Fat 6.2 g 31%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 174.3 mg 58.1%

Sodium 270.1 mg 11.3%

Total Carbohydrates 2.2 g 0.7%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0.6 g

Protein 46.4 g 92.8%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 13.2% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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