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Tuna Salad - Refreshing and Special - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Salad - Refreshing and Special Recipe

Tuna Salad - Refreshing and Special has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Niacin.

The food contains 30.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and high 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 29.9 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.

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

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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. 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 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 86, for Tuna Salad - Refreshing and Special, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein34%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin D
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A68.5 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol8.2 mcg
Vitamin C4.5 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D91.8 IU22.9%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin4.5 mg22.3%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate4.1 mcg1%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.68 mcg11.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.34 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium10.6 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0.68 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.4 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus116.8 mg11.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium160.6 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Sodium148.4 mg6.2%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.34 mg2.3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium26 mcg37.2%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10.3 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber1.1 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Sugars7.7 g
Glucose2.7 mg
Fructose4.1 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10.2 g20.5%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.3 mg
Isoleucine0.3 mg
Leucine0.3 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.3 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.3 mg
Proline0.3 mg
Serine0.3 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.72 g3.6%Bottom 30%Low
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.7 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 Calories from Fat 109

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12.1 g 18.6%

Saturated Fat 2.1 g 10.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 20.7 mg 6.9%

Sodium 433.3 mg 18.1%

Total Carbohydrates 30.1 g 10%

Dietary Fiber 3.1 g12.4%

Sugars 22.4 g

Protein 29.9 g 59.8%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 21.7%

Calcium 3.1% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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