Prepared and Processed / Canned Seafood
Tuna spread, cnd
PhilFCT
Macronutrients
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size: 100g |
| Calories | 331kcal / 2530kcal (13%) |
Macronutrients
Protein | 25.2 g/ 71g (35%) | ||||||
Total Fat | 25.6 g/ 42g (60%) | ||||||
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Total Carbs | 0 g/ 348g (0%) | ||||||
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Vitamins
Vit A | 17.25 mcg RAE/ 700mcg RAE (2%) |
Vit B1 | 0.02 mg/ 1mg (1%) |
Vit B2 | 0.25 mg/ 1mg (19%) source |
Vit B3 | 6.8 mg NE/ 16mg NE (42%) high |
Vit C | 0 mg/ 70mg (0%) |
Minerals
Calcium | 27 mg/ 750mg (3%) |
Phosphorus | 119 mg/ 700mg (17%) source |
Iron | 1.7 mg/ 12mg (14%) |
Sodium | 881 mg/ 1500mg (58%) |
Allergen Info
Fish
What is this food?
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
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
- 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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