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Tuna Melt 6 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Melt 6 Recipe

Tuna Melt 6 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Niacin.

The food contains 32.9g 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. With 49 gms of protein, it is very 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 average PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

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 72, for Tuna Melt 6, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat32%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1.5 IU0%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0.4 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D146.8 IU36.7%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.38 mg25.3%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.38 mg22.4%Top 10%Very High
Niacin6.5 mg32.3%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60.38 mg19%Top 10%Very High
Folate22.8 mcg5.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid16.3 mcg
Vitamin B126.1 mcg101.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium87.5 mg8.7%Top 30%High
Iron1.5 mg8.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium40.3 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Phosphorus226.6 mg22.7%Top 10%Very High
Potassium222.4 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium304.7 mg12.7%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.76 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium28.5 mcg40.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.5 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.49 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0.4 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.6 g37.3%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0.4 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine1.5 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0.4 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine1.1 mg
Arginine1.1 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine1.1 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0.8 mg
Serine0.8 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6.4 g9.9%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.6 g12.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 491 Calories from Fat 152

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16.9 g 26%

Saturated Fat 6.8 g 34%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 82.6 mg 27.5%

Sodium 801.4 mg 33.4%

Total Carbohydrates 32.9 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 4.5 g

Protein 49 g 98%

Vitamin A 0.1% Vitamin C

Calcium 23% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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