my tuna casserole has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 54.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 27.9 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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".
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.16 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average 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.
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 75, for my tuna casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 27% | |
Calories from Fat | 22% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2580 IU | 51.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 74.5 mg | 124.1% | ||
Vitamin D | 46.8 IU | 11.7% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.56 mg | 1.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.74 mg | 49.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.55 mg | 32.1% | ||
Niacin | 11.1 mg | 55.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.27 mg | 13.6% | ||
Folate | 154.4 mcg | 38.6% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 22.1% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 11% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 258 mg | 25.8% | ||
Iron | 4.2 mg | 23.1% | ||
Magnesium | 65.6 mg | 16.4% | ||
Phosphorus | 384 mg | 38.4% | ||
Potassium | 492.9 mg | 14.1% | ||
Sodium | 307.6 mg | 12.8% | ||
Zinc | 2.1 mg | 14% | ||
Copper | 0.31 mg | 15.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.59 mg | 29.5% | ||
Selenium | 66.8 mcg | 95.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 54.4 g | 18.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% | ||
Sugars | 6.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 27.9 g | 55.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 10.1 g | 15.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.6 g | 18% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.1 g 15.5%
Saturated Fat 3.6 g 18%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 61 mg 20.3%
Sodium 307.6 mg 12.8%
Total Carbohydrates 54.4 g 18.1%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 6.6 g
Protein 27.9 g 55.8%
Vitamin A 51.6% Vitamin C 124.1%
Calcium 25.8% Iron 23.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 510
Protein 38.5 g | Carbs 71.5 g | Fat 8.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 280
Protein 18 g | Carbs 32.9 g | Fat 6.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 323
Protein 18.2 g | Carbs 39.2 g | Fat 10.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 306
Protein 21.5 g | Carbs 36.7 g | Fat 7.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 763
Protein 54.9 g | Carbs 61.2 g | Fat 34.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 296
Protein 36 g | Carbs 22.3 g | Fat 6.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 367
Protein 13.3 g | Carbs 48 g | Fat 14 g
Per Serving | Calories 203
Protein 12.5 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 11 g