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Tuna Salad for sandwiches - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Salad for sandwiches Recipe

Tuna Salad for sandwiches has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12 and Niacin.

The food contains 3.4g 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 39.1 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.

However, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. 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 a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

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.

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 58, for Tuna Salad for sandwiches, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein75%
 Calories from Fat18%
 Calories from Carbs7%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A105 IU2.1%
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.7%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.86 mg2.9%
Thiamin0.06 mg3.9%
Riboflavin0.12 mg7.1%
Niacin20 mg99.9%
Vitamin B60.55 mg27.4%
Folate12 mcg3%
Vitamin B124.5 mcg74.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.36 mg3.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium24 mg2.4%
Iron2.4 mg13.2%
Magnesium43.2 mg10.8%
Phosphorus251 mg25.1%
Potassium413.2 mg11.8%
Sodium651.1 mg27.1%
Zinc1.2 mg7.9%
Copper0.09 mg4.4%
Manganese0.04 mg2.2%
Selenium120.8 mcg172.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate3.4 g1.1%
Dietary Fiber0.4 g1.6%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein39.1 g78.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.5%
Saturated Fat0.4 g2%
Monounsaturated Fat0.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 216 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.2 g 6.5%

Saturated Fat 0.4 g 2%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 651.1 mg 27.1%

Total Carbohydrates 3.4 g 1.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 39.1 g 78.2%

Vitamin A 2.1% Vitamin C 2.7%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 13.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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