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Not your Mama's Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Not your Mama's Tuna Salad Recipe

Not your Mama's Tuna Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 13.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 22.9 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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 high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Not your Mama's Tuna Salad has been given a composite ranking of 84, and on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs16%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A3820 IU76.4%
Vitamin C54.1 mg90.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E2.5 mg8.3%
Thiamin0.42 mg27.9%
Riboflavin0.07 mg3.9%
Niacin8.8 mg43.9%
Vitamin B60.78 mg39.2%
Folate11.6 mcg2.9%
Vitamin B120.43 mcg7.1%
Pantothenic Acid0.78 mg7.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium47 mg4.7%
Iron1.6 mg9.1%
Magnesium56 mg14%
Phosphorus186 mg18.6%
Potassium561.3 mg16%
Sodium46.3 mg1.9%
Zinc0.78 mg5.2%
Copper0.1 mg4.9%
Manganese0.03 mg1.3%
Selenium33.3 mcg47.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate13.7 g4.6%
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%
Sugars6.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.9 g45.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21.2 g32.6%
Saturated Fat3 g15%
Monounsaturated Fat15.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 334 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.2 g 32.6%

Saturated Fat 3 g 15%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 41.1 mg 13.7%

Sodium 46.3 mg 1.9%

Total Carbohydrates 13.7 g 4.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 6.1 g

Protein 22.9 g 45.8%

Vitamin A 76.4% Vitamin C 90.2%

Calcium 4.7% Iron 9.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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