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Tuna and Red Pepper Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna and Red Pepper Pasta Salad Recipe

Tuna and Red Pepper Pasta Salad has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 20g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 14 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 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.

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Tuna and Red Pepper Pasta Salad has been given a composite ranking of 60, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein26%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs37%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1750 IU35%
Vitamin C60 mg100%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium310 mg8.9%
Sodium620 mg25.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20 g6.7%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14 g28%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 620 mg 25.8%

Total Carbohydrates 20 g 6.7%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 14 g 28%

Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 100%

Calcium 4% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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