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Spinach and Tuna lunch - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spinach and Tuna lunch Recipe

Spinach and Tuna lunch has a average-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 4.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 23 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the low 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 87, for Spinach and Tuna lunch, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein70%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs15%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4565 IU91.3%
Vitamin C18.2 mg30.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.6 mg5.3%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.3%
Riboflavin0.17 mg10.1%
Niacin11.6 mg58.2%
Vitamin B60.44 mg22.1%
Folate99.2 mcg24.8%
Vitamin B122.5 mcg41.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.7 mg15.2%
Magnesium64 mg16%
Phosphorus173 mg17.3%
Potassium566.8 mg16.2%
Sodium359.3 mg15%
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%
Copper0.14 mg7.2%
Manganese0.5 mg24.9%
Selenium67.6 mcg96.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.9 g1.6%
Dietary Fiber1.7 g6.8%
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23 g46%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.2 g3.4%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.2 g 3.4%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 24.9 mg 8.3%

Sodium 359.3 mg 15%

Total Carbohydrates 4.9 g 1.6%

Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%

Sugars 0.2 g

Protein 23 g 46%

Vitamin A 91.3% Vitamin C 30.3%

Calcium 6% Iron 15.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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