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"pita the Great" - Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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"pita the Great" - Tuna Salad Recipe

"pita the Great" - Tuna Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 24.8g 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. With 26.8 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.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 63, for "pita the Great" - Tuna Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein45%
 Calories from Fat13%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A373.8 IU7.5%Top 30%High
Retinol2.9 mcg
Vitamin C14.1 mg23.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D37.4 IU9.3%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.4 mg17%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate27.2 mcg6.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid12.1 mcg
Vitamin B120.49 mcg8.1%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28.6 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.97 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25.7 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Phosphorus129.1 mg12.9%Mid 40%Average
Potassium190.8 mg5.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium332.5 mg13.9%Top 30%High
Zinc0.49 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium35 mcg49.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12 g4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.87 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars3 g
Glucose1 mg
Fructose1.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13 g26%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.5 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.7 g2.5%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.39 g1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat0.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 31

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.4 g 5.2%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.6 mg 13.5%

Sodium 684.9 mg 28.5%

Total Carbohydrates 24.8 g 8.3%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 6.2 g

Protein 26.8 g 53.6%

Vitamin A 15.4% Vitamin C 48.3%

Calcium 5.9% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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