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Low-fat Tuna Salad (made with greek yogurt) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Low-fat Tuna Salad (made with greek yogurt) Recipe

Low-fat Tuna Salad (made with greek yogurt) has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 5.6g 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 20 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 low 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. 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 49, for Low-fat Tuna Salad (made with greek yogurt), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein71%
 Calories from Fat10%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A75 IU1.5%
Vitamin C0.6 mg1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.38 mg1.3%
Thiamin0.03 mg2.1%
Riboflavin0.09 mg5.4%
Niacin7.3 mg36.4%
Vitamin B60.24 mg12%
Folate3.2 mcg0.8%
Vitamin B121.6 mcg26.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.25 mg2.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium45 mg4.5%
Iron0.81 mg4.5%
Magnesium15.6 mg3.9%
Phosphorus149 mg14.9%
Potassium104.4 mg3%
Sodium461.3 mg19.2%
Zinc0.35 mg2.3%
Copper0.04 mg2.2%
Manganese0.03 mg1.7%
Selenium31.2 mcg44.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate5.6 g1.9%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars1.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein20 g40%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.2 g1.8%
Saturated Fat0.1 g0.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.2 g 1.8%

Saturated Fat 0.1 g 0.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26.3 mg 8.8%

Sodium 461.3 mg 19.2%

Total Carbohydrates 5.6 g 1.9%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 1.4 g

Protein 20 g 40%

Vitamin A 1.5% Vitamin C 1%

Calcium 4.5% Iron 4.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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