Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta⏱ 30 min total

Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta

Per 1 serving · 355 g · 9 ingredients

Calories
398
20%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    39g
    39% of calories
  • Carbs
    53g
    54% of calories
  • Fat
    3g
    7% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense
  • ✓ Low fat

At a glance

One serving of Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta (355 g) has 398 calories, with 39 g of protein, 53 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (54% of calories). It is high in protein (77% DV), Vitamin C (91% DV) and Vitamin K (33% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 33% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
112cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
9.7g
Net carbs
48g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5g
8.8 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein77%
  • Vitamin C91%
  • Vitamin K33%
  • Thiamine53%
  • Riboflavin (B2)38%
  • Niacin83%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Vitamin A15%
  • Pantothenic acid16%
  • Choline11%
  • Calcium11%
  • Potassium12%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium33%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 15 minCook 15 min
  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Chop the red bell pepper, onion, basil, and parsley. Combine them with the drained tuna and cottage cheese in a bowl.

  3. 3

    Drain the pasta and add it to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (355 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A131 μg
15%
Vitamin C82 mg
91%
Vitamin D1 μg
7%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K40 μg
33%
Thiamine1 mg
53%
Riboflavin (B2)0.5 mg
38%
Niacin13 mg
83%
Vitamin B61 mg
46%
Folate (B9)190 μg
47%
Vitamin B123 μg
117%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
16%
Choline59 mg
11%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium113 mg
11%
Iron4 mg
48%
Potassium570 mg
12%
Magnesium68 mg
16%
Phosphorus402 mg
57%
Zinc2 mg
19%
Copper0.2 mg
28%
Manganese1 mg
28%
Selenium105 μg
190%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene12 μg—
Arginine2 g—
Aspartic acid3 g—
Beta carotene1,108 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.5 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.2 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride62 μg—
Fructose2 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose2 g—
Glutamic acid8 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine1 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine3 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine3 g—
Maltose1 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.5 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline3 g—
Retinol26 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch35 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30.2 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.4 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine2 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D31 μg—

Burning 398 calories

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

  • 76min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 48min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 33min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 56min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta?

One serving of Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta (1 serving) has 398 calories, which works out to 112 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta high in protein?

Yes. It has 39 g of protein per serving, and 39% of its calories come from protein (9.7 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 48 g of net carbs and 54% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta?

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

How much sugar is in Cottage Cheese Tuna Pasta?

8.8 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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