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Tuna spread, cnd Nutrition Facts

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Macronutrients

Nutrition Facts

Consume
Limit
Avoid
Serving Size: 100g
Calories 331kcal / 2530kcal (13%)

Macronutrients

Total Fat
25.6 g/ 42g (60%)
Saturated Fat
4.17 g/ 20g (20%)
Cholesterol
44 mg/ 300mg (14%)
Unsaturated Fat
21.23 g
Total Carbohydrates
0 g/ 348g (0%)
Dietary Fiber
2.5 g/ 20g (12%)
Sugar
5.1 g/ 63g (8%)
Protein
25.2 g/ 71g (35%)

Vitamins

Vitamin A
345 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (49%)
high
Vitamin C
0 mg/ 70mg (0%)
Vitamin B1
0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%)
Vitamin B2
0.25 mg/ 1mg (19%)
source
Vitamin B3
6.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (42%)
high

Minerals

Calcium
27 mg/ 750mg (3%)
Iron
1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%)
Phosphorus
119 mg/ 700mg (17%)
source
Sodium
881 mg/ 1500mg (58%)
Allergen Info
AI-assisted
Fish
What is this food?
AI-assisted
Tuna spread (canned tuna mixed/spread-style). It’s a protein-rich spread made from tuna, usually eaten on bread, crackers, or as filling for sandwiches.
Why it matters to health
AI-assisted
Tuna spread helps you meet your daily protein needs, which supports muscle maintenance and keeps you full between meals. It also has some fiber (about 2.5g per 100g) and small amounts of natural sugars. Health watch-outs: it’s relatively high in total fat (25.6g) and saturated fat (4.17g), and it can be high in sodium (about 881mg per 100g) depending on the brand. It also contains cholesterol (44mg). With these, it’s best to use it as a regular but not excessive part of your day—especially if you’re having it at snacks or with salty sides.
Healthier tips
AI-assisted
  • Use a smaller portion (for example, 1–2 tablespoons) and pair with high-fiber carbs like whole wheat bread or brown rice.
  • Balance it with vegetables: add lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, or carrots to increase fiber and reduce the “all spread” feeling.
  • Choose lower-sodium options when available, and rinse tuna if the product allows (or check labels for sodium).
  • For your daily pattern (3 meals + 1–2 snacks), consider tuna spread as part of a meal or snack, not multiple times a day.
  • If you’re also eating other fatty or salty foods that day, reduce the spread portion to keep the overall balance.
Common Filipino dishes
Tuna sandwich, tuna mayo spread on pandesal, tuna patties, tuna sisig, tuna carbonara
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