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Spicy Avacado Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Avacado Tuna Salad Recipe

Spicy Avacado Tuna Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C and Folate.

The food contains 14.2g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 24.8 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 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.

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.

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 80, for Spicy Avacado Tuna Salad, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein33%
 Calories from Fat48%
 Calories from Carbs19%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A545 IU10.9%
Vitamin C27.2 mg45.4%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.4 mg4.7%
Thiamin0.13 mg8.5%
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.6%
Niacin2.1 mg10.4%
Vitamin B60.33 mg16.6%
Folate90.4 mcg22.6%
Vitamin B120.22 mcg3.7%
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg16%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium119 mg11.9%
Iron0.88 mg4.9%
Magnesium39.2 mg9.8%
Phosphorus138 mg13.8%
Potassium689.7 mg19.7%
Sodium358.4 mg14.9%
Zinc0.84 mg5.6%
Copper0.21 mg10.4%
Manganese0.22 mg11.1%
Selenium1.9 mcg2.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.2 g4.7%
Dietary Fiber7.9 g31.6%
Sugars1.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.8 g49.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15.9 g24.5%
Saturated Fat2.7 g13.5%
Monounsaturated Fat8.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.9 g 24.5%

Saturated Fat 2.7 g 13.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 38.6 mg 12.9%

Sodium 358.4 mg 14.9%

Total Carbohydrates 14.2 g 4.7%

Dietary Fiber 7.9 g31.6%

Sugars 1.8 g

Protein 24.8 g 49.6%

Vitamin A 10.9% Vitamin C 45.4%

Calcium 11.9% Iron 4.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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