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Moroccan-Spiced Tuna - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Moroccan-Spiced Tuna Recipe

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

The food contains 1.7g 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 53.3 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high 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 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 90, for Moroccan-Spiced Tuna, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat66%
 Calories from Carbs1%

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 Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • 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
Retinol0.4 mcg
Vitamin C1.4 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D186.6 IU46.6%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.36 mg24.2%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.36 mg21.3%Top 10%Very High
Niacin7.2 mg36.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.36 mg18.1%Top 30%High
Folate3.6 mcg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B127.6 mcg126.8%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium11.6 mg1.2%Bottom 30%Low
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium42.8 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Phosphorus212.3 mg21.2%Top 10%Very High
Potassium231.9 mg6.6%Top 30%High
Sodium35 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.36 mg2.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium30.1 mcg43%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate0.62 g0.21%Bottom 10%Very Low
Dietary Fiber0.18 g0.72%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein19.3 g38.6%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1.8 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.8 mg
Glutamic Acid2.9 mg
Glycine1.1 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat17.1 g26.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat2.8 g14.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat10.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 654 Calories from Fat 425

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 47.3 g 72.8%

Saturated Fat 7.8 g 39%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 86.1 mg 28.7%

Sodium 96.6 mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 1.7 g 0.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 53.3 g 106.6%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 3.2% Iron 16.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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