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Steph's tuna salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Steph's tuna salad Recipe

Steph's tuna salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 4.2g 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 24.3 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 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 16, for Steph's tuna salad, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs7%

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 A235 IU4.7%
Vitamin C0.12 mg0.2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.3%
Thiamin0.05 mg3%
Riboflavin0.2 mg11.6%
Niacin11 mg55%
Vitamin B60.32 mg16.1%
Folate15.2 mcg3.8%
Vitamin B122.8 mcg46.3%
Pantothenic Acid0.57 mg5.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24 mg2.4%
Iron1.7 mg9.4%
Magnesium26 mg6.5%
Phosphorus183 mg18.3%
Potassium231.2 mg6.6%
Sodium471.1 mg19.6%
Zinc0.95 mg6.3%
Copper0.06 mg2.8%
Manganese0.02 mg0.9%
Selenium74.3 mcg106.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.2 g1.4%
Dietary Fiber0.1 g0.4%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein24.3 g48.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.4 g20.6%
Saturated Fat2.5 g12.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 13.4 g 20.6%

Saturated Fat 2.5 g 12.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 134.6 mg 44.9%

Sodium 471.1 mg 19.6%

Total Carbohydrates 4.2 g 1.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 24.3 g 48.6%

Vitamin A 4.7% Vitamin C 0.2%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 9.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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