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Tuna Bowtie Pasta Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipe

Tuna Bowtie Pasta Salad has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 30.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.7 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 average 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".

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 47, for Tuna Bowtie Pasta Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1020 IU20.4%
Vitamin C5.2 mg8.6%
Vitamin D4 IU1%
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.3%
Thiamin0.1 mg6.4%
Riboflavin0.19 mg10.9%
Niacin4.9 mg24.5%
Vitamin B60.18 mg9%
Folate24 mcg6%
Vitamin B121.3 mcg22%
Pantothenic Acid0.31 mg3.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium258 mg25.8%
Iron1.2 mg6.9%
Magnesium26.4 mg6.6%
Phosphorus257 mg25.7%
Potassium156.5 mg4.5%
Sodium710 mg29.6%
Zinc1.6 mg10.6%
Copper0.07 mg3.3%
Manganese0.1 mg5.2%
Selenium32.1 mcg45.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.8 g10.3%
Dietary Fiber2.4 g9.6%
Sugars2.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22.7 g45.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.2 g43.4%
Saturated Fat9.7 g48.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 28.2 g 43.4%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 51.7 mg 17.2%

Sodium 710 mg 29.6%

Total Carbohydrates 30.8 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.4 g9.6%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 22.7 g 45.4%

Vitamin A 20.4% Vitamin C 8.6%

Calcium 25.8% Iron 6.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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