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Low Fat Tuna Noodle Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low Fat Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

Low Fat Tuna Noodle Casserole has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 30.1g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low 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".

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. 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 59, for Low Fat Tuna Noodle Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat20%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A230 IU4.6%
Vitamin C0.3 mg0.5%
Vitamin D12.4 IU3.1%
Vitamin E0.62 mg2.1%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.8%
Riboflavin0.1 mg5.8%
Niacin5.7 mg28.5%
Vitamin B60.16 mg7.9%
Folate8.4 mcg2.1%
Vitamin B121.4 mcg22.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.33 mg3.3%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron2.6 mg14.3%
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%
Phosphorus115 mg11.5%
Potassium181.1 mg5.2%
Sodium493.7 mg20.6%
Zinc0.59 mg3.9%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.05 mg2.4%
Selenium36.5 mcg52.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.1 g10%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.4 g42.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat5.9 g9.1%
Saturated Fat1.8 g9%
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 257 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.9 g 9.1%

Saturated Fat 1.8 g 9%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.1 mg 13.7%

Sodium 493.7 mg 20.6%

Total Carbohydrates 30.1 g 10%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 21.4 g 42.8%

Vitamin A 4.6% Vitamin C 0.5%

Calcium 10% Iron 14.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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