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Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors Recipe

Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 6.4g 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 27.7 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.

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

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.

It belongs to Spanish cuisine. 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 37, for Tuna Melt With Spanish Flavors, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein29%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

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

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietHIGH
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A447.7 IU9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol62.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.66 mg1.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D7.9 IU2%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4 mg19.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate11.9 mcg3%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B121.3 mcg22.1%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium268.9 mg26.9%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.66 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium23.8 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus300 mg30%Top 10%Very High
Potassium178.8 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium393.7 mg16.4%Top 30%High
Zinc2 mg13.2%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25.8 mcg36.9%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate4.2 g1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.2 g0.79%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars1.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18.3 g36.7%Top 10%Very High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine2 mg
Methionine0.7 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.7 mg
Valine1.3 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.7 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1.3 mg
Glutamic Acid4 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.5 g28.4%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat7.9 g39.7%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3.3 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 389 Calories from Fat 251

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 27.9 g 42.9%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 83.9 mg 28%

Sodium 594.5 mg 24.8%

Total Carbohydrates 6.4 g 2.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 2.8 g

Protein 27.7 g 55.4%

Vitamin A 13.5% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 40.6% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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