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Tuna and Salad Dads Way - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna and Salad Dads Way Recipe

Tuna and Salad Dads Way has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 8.2g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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.

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 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 73, for Tuna and Salad Dads Way, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein36%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1840 IU36.8%
Vitamin C18.5 mg30.9%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.45 mg29.8%
Riboflavin0.14 mg8.5%
Niacin8.9 mg44.6%
Vitamin B60.85 mg42.4%
Folate34.4 mcg8.6%
Vitamin B120.41 mcg6.8%
Pantothenic Acid1.1 mg10.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium49 mg4.9%
Iron1.7 mg9.7%
Magnesium74.4 mg18.6%
Phosphorus215 mg21.5%
Potassium852.3 mg24.4%
Sodium355.5 mg14.8%
Zinc0.74 mg4.9%
Copper0.21 mg10.5%
Manganese0.26 mg12.8%
Selenium32.5 mcg46.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate8.2 g2.7%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.2 g44.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.2 g21.8%
Saturated Fat2.1 g10.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 251 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.2 g 21.8%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 39.4 mg 13.1%

Sodium 355.5 mg 14.8%

Total Carbohydrates 8.2 g 2.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 22.2 g 44.4%

Vitamin A 36.8% Vitamin C 30.9%

Calcium 4.9% Iron 9.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=595876 Embed Table:

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