Quick Tuna Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.
The food contains 21.8g 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. Its average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 18.6 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 Quick Tuna Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 36% | |
Calories from Fat | 21% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 325 IU | 6.5% | ||
Vitamin C | 5 mg | 8.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 0.86 mg | 2.9% | ||
Thiamin | 0.18 mg | 12.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.14 mg | 8.2% | ||
Niacin | 8.8 mg | 44% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.23 mg | 11.6% | ||
Folate | 52 mcg | 13% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.7 mcg | 28.3% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.19 mg | 1.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 19 mg | 1.9% | ||
Iron | 1.9 mg | 10.3% | ||
Magnesium | 24 mg | 6% | ||
Phosphorus | 133 mg | 13.3% | ||
Potassium | 234.5 mg | 6.7% | ||
Sodium | 675.7 mg | 28.2% | ||
Zinc | 0.81 mg | 5.4% | ||
Copper | 0.07 mg | 3.6% | ||
Manganese | 0.16 mg | 8.2% | ||
Selenium | 46.5 mcg | 66.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 21.8 g | 7.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 14% | ||
Sugars | 6.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 18.6 g | 37.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.9 g | 7.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 195 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.9 g 7.5%
Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 28.2 mg 9.4%
Sodium 675.7 mg 28.2%
Total Carbohydrates 21.8 g 7.3%
Dietary Fiber 3.5 g14%
Sugars 6.7 g
Protein 18.6 g 37.2%
Vitamin A 6.5% Vitamin C 8.3%
Calcium 1.9% Iron 10.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 8.6 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 573
Protein 30.5 g | Carbs 63.9 g | Fat 22 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 5.3 g | Fat 5.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 241
Protein 10.9 g | Carbs 38.1 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 201
Protein 26 g | Carbs 9.7 g | Fat 4.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 5.8 g | Carbs 27.8 g | Fat 3 g
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 73.6 g | Carbs 21.2 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 31.2 g | Carbs 19.7 g | Fat 14.2 g