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Tuna Twist Casserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Twist Casserole Recipe

Tuna Twist Casserole has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Thiamin.

The food contains 44.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 41.8 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 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 has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 42, for Tuna Twist Casserole, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein31%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1100 IU22%
Vitamin C3.4 mg5.6%
Vitamin D18.8 IU4.7%
Vitamin E0.1 mg0.33%
Thiamin0.37 mg24.5%
Riboflavin0.24 mg14.1%
Niacin2 mg10.2%
Vitamin B60.02 mg1.2%
Folate2 mcg0.5%
Vitamin B120.16 mcg2.6%
Pantothenic Acid0.14 mg1.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium329 mg32.9%
Iron1.4 mg7.9%
Magnesium6 mg1.5%
Phosphorus41 mg4.1%
Potassium291.6 mg8.3%
Sodium1 mg0%
Zinc0.17 mg1.1%
Copper0.01 mg0.3%
Manganese0.01 mg0.6%
Selenium1.1 mcg1.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.5 g14.8%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars3.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein41.8 g83.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat21 g32.3%
Saturated Fat11.3 g56.5%
Monounsaturated Fat1.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 540 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21 g 32.3%

Saturated Fat 11.3 g 56.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 92.6 mg 30.9%

Sodium 1 mg 0%

Total Carbohydrates 44.5 g 14.8%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 3.5 g

Protein 41.8 g 83.6%

Vitamin A 22% Vitamin C 5.6%

Calcium 32.9% Iron 7.9%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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