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Tuna and Broccoli Penne - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna and Broccoli Penne Recipe

Tuna and Broccoli Penne has a high-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 66.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 23.2 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 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 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

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 75, for Tuna and Broccoli Penne, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat6%
 Calories from Carbs70%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • No Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A970 IU19.4%
Vitamin C56.7 mg94.5%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1 mg3.3%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.7%
Riboflavin0.08 mg4.7%
Niacin0.4 mg2%
Vitamin B60.12 mg6%
Folate42.4 mcg10.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.32 mg3.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium33 mg3.3%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Phosphorus43 mg4.3%
Potassium207 mg5.9%
Sodium582.7 mg24.3%
Zinc0.29 mg1.9%
Copper0.04 mg2%
Manganese0.16 mg8%
Selenium2.1 mcg3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate66.5 g22.2%
Dietary Fiber9.1 g36.4%
Sugars4.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.2 g46.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.4 g3.7%
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.4 g 3.7%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 15.8 mg 5.3%

Sodium 582.7 mg 24.3%

Total Carbohydrates 66.5 g 22.2%

Dietary Fiber 9.1 g36.4%

Sugars 4.2 g

Protein 23.2 g 46.4%

Vitamin A 19.4% Vitamin C 94.5%

Calcium 3.3% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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