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Tuna Melt 8 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Melt 8 Recipe

Tuna Melt 8 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D and Niacin.

The food contains 6.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 22.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 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 32, for Tuna Melt 8, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein60%
 Calories from Fat22%
 Calories from Carbs18%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A165.1 IU3.3%Mid 40%Average
Retinol49.1 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D140.6 IU35.1%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin9.4 mg47.2%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate17 mcg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.9 mcg31.4%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.94 mg9.4%Top 10%Very High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium25.5 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron1.9 mg10.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium34 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Phosphorus194.3 mg19.4%Top 30%High
Potassium225.5 mg6.4%Top 30%High
Sodium260.4 mg10.8%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.94 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium64.2 mcg91.6%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate6.5 g2.2%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.94 g3.8%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.1 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21.2 g42.5%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.9 mg
Isoleucine0.9 mg
Leucine0.9 mg
Lysine1.9 mg
Methionine0.9 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.9 mg
Tyrosine0.9 mg
Valine0.9 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.9 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid1.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.8 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0.9 mg
Serine0.9 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.4 g5.2%Bottom 30%Low
Saturated Fat0.94 g4.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat0.9 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.9 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 156 Calories from Fat 32

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.6 g 5.5%

Saturated Fat 1 g 5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 114.3 mg 38.1%

Sodium 276 mg 11.5%

Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 0.1 g

Protein 22.5 g 45%

Vitamin A 3.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 2.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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