Barbecue Tuna Sandwich⏱ 6 min total

Barbecue Tuna Sandwich

Per 1 serving · 278 g · 3 ingredients

Calories
375
19%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    37g
    39% of calories
  • Carbs
    48g
    50% of calories
  • Fat
    4.6g
    11% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Low saturated fat

At a glance

One serving of Barbecue Tuna Sandwich (278 g) has 375 calories, with 37 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 4.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (50% of calories). It is high in protein (74% DV), thiamine (23% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (24% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 58% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
135cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.8g
Net carbs
45g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.3g
26 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein74%
  • Thiamine23%
  • Riboflavin (B2)24%
  • Niacin119%
  • Vitamin B647%
  • Vitamin B12175%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin D13%
  • Folate (B9)14%
  • Pantothenic acid12%
  • Choline12%
  • Potassium11%
  • Magnesium16%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium58%
  • Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 1 min
  1. 1

    Drain the can of tuna and place it in a bowl.

  2. 2

    Add barbecue sauce to the tuna and mix well.

  3. 3

    Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave for 1 minute.

  4. 4

    Remove from the microwave and spoon the tuna mixture onto the hamburger bun.

  5. 5

    Toast the bun for a crispier sandwich, if desired.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (278 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A36 μg
4%
Vitamin C0.4 mg
1%
Vitamin D2 μg
13%
Vitamin E1 mg
8%
Vitamin K3 μg
2%
Thiamine0.3 mg
23%
Riboflavin (B2)0.3 mg
24%
Niacin19 mg
119%
Vitamin B61 mg
47%
Folate (B9)56 μg
14%
Vitamin B124 μg
175%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
12%
Choline65 mg
12%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium92 mg
9%
Iron5 mg
60%
Potassium527 mg
11%
Magnesium66 mg
16%
Phosphorus296 mg
42%
Zinc2 mg
15%
Copper0.2 mg
25%
Manganese1 mg
24%
Selenium131 μg
238%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene93 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.4 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.3 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1 g—
Fluoride31 μg—
Fructose10 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose11 g—
Glutamic acid6 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene3,185 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline2 g—
Retinol28 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch0.3 g—
Sucrose2 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30.4 g—
Total omega 60.1 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 375 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 71min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 45min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 31min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 53min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Barbecue Tuna Sandwich?

One serving of Barbecue Tuna Sandwich (1 serving) has 375 calories, which works out to 135 calories per 100 g. That is about 19% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Barbecue Tuna Sandwich high in protein?

Yes. It has 37 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.8 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Barbecue Tuna Sandwich keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 45 g of net carbs and 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Barbecue Tuna Sandwich?

1323 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Barbecue Tuna Sandwich?

26 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.

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