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quick & easy tuna salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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quick & easy tuna salad Recipe

quick & easy tuna salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 3.9g 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 25.5 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and average 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 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 26, for quick & easy tuna salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein51%
 Calories from Fat41%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A270 IU5.4%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.6%
Thiamin0.05 mg3.4%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.1%
Niacin11 mg54.9%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.6%
Folate19.2 mcg4.8%
Vitamin B122.9 mcg47.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.69 mg6.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28 mg2.8%
Iron1.7 mg9.4%
Magnesium26 mg6.5%
Phosphorus197 mg19.7%
Potassium239.7 mg6.8%
Sodium425.5 mg17.7%
Zinc1 mg6.8%
Copper0.05 mg2.4%
Manganese0.02 mg0.9%
Selenium77.1 mcg110.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.9 g1.3%
Dietary Fiber0 g
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein25.5 g51%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.2 g14.2%
Saturated Fat2 g10%
Monounsaturated Fat2.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.4 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 206 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.2 g 14.2%

Saturated Fat 2 g 10%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 172.7 mg 57.6%

Sodium 425.5 mg 17.7%

Total Carbohydrates 3.9 g 1.3%

Dietary Fiber 0 g

Sugars 0 g

Protein 25.5 g 51%

Vitamin A 5.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.8% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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