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Tuna Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

Tuna Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C and Niacin.

The food contains 19.4g 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 18.2 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable 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".

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. 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 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 85, for Tuna Chickpea Salad with Roasted Red Peppers, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs33%

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
  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A4320 IU86.4%
Vitamin C20.5 mg34.1%
Vitamin D30 IU7.5%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.07 mg4.4%
Riboflavin0.07 mg4.1%
Niacin7.8 mg39%
Vitamin B60.62 mg31.2%
Folate66 mcg16.5%
Vitamin B120.75 mcg12.5%
Pantothenic Acid0.29 mg2.9%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium44 mg4.4%
Iron2 mg11.1%
Magnesium27.2 mg6.8%
Phosphorus80 mg8%
Potassium348.8 mg10%
Sodium531.8 mg22.2%
Zinc0.81 mg5.4%
Copper0.14 mg6.9%
Manganese0.52 mg25.9%
Selenium81.5 mcg116.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19.4 g6.5%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g16.4%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.2 g36.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%
Saturated Fat1.1 g5.5%
Monounsaturated Fat5.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 226 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.1 g 14%

Saturated Fat 1.1 g 5.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.5 mg 4.2%

Sodium 531.8 mg 22.2%

Total Carbohydrates 19.4 g 6.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 18.2 g 36.4%

Vitamin A 86.4% Vitamin C 34.1%

Calcium 4.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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