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Tuna Pasta & Peas (TPP) - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Pasta & Peas (TPP) Recipe

Tuna Pasta & Peas (TPP) has a high-calorie, high-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B12, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 54.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 27.4 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.89 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. 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 Italian 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 67, for Tuna Pasta & Peas (TPP), and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs61%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • High in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A365 IU7.3%
Vitamin C5.5 mg9.1%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.48 mg1.6%
Thiamin0.75 mg50.2%
Riboflavin0.49 mg29.1%
Niacin12 mg60.2%
Vitamin B60.22 mg11.1%
Folate90.8 mcg22.7%
Vitamin B121.6 mcg26.7%
Pantothenic Acid0.18 mg1.8%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium109 mg10.9%
Iron3.9 mg21.6%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus388 mg38.8%
Potassium515.1 mg14.7%
Sodium876.5 mg36.5%
Zinc0.8 mg5.3%
Copper0.07 mg3.5%
Manganese0.17 mg8.3%
Selenium44 mcg62.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.2 g18.1%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars9.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein27.4 g54.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat3.2 g4.9%
Saturated Fat1.4 g7%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.3 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 358 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 3.2 g 4.9%

Saturated Fat 1.4 g 7%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.9 mg 8.6%

Sodium 876.5 mg 36.5%

Total Carbohydrates 54.2 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 9.2 g

Protein 27.4 g 54.8%

Vitamin A 7.3% Vitamin C 9.1%

Calcium 10.9% Iron 21.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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