⏱ 50 min totalEasy Tuna Casserole
Per 1 serving · 144 g · 6 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g20% of calories
- Carbs36g52% of calories
- Fat8.7g28% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Easy Tuna Casserole (144 g) has 279 calories, with 14 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 8.7 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (52% of calories). It is high in protein (28% DV), thiamine (30% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein28%
- Thiamine30%
- Riboflavin (B2)20%
- Niacin32%
- Folate (B9)26%
- Vitamin B1228%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin B612%
- Calcium12%
- Zinc12%
- Manganese19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat20%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
⅜ cup elbow shaped Macaroni
⅛ can Light tuna
⅛ can (10.75 oz) Cream of chicken soup
⅛ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
³⁄₁₆ cup, chopped Onion- 🥄½ tbsp French's French fried onions
Directions
- 1
Heat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 2
Boil the macaroni in salted water according to package directions until al dente; drain well.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, condensed cream of chicken soup, and chopped onion. Fold in the drained macaroni until evenly coated.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top.
- 5
Bake until hot and bubbling around the edges, about 25 minutes. Scatter the French fried onions over the surface and bake 5 minutes more. Serve hot.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (144 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 57 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin E | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K | 2 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 20% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 32% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 12% |
| Folate (B9) | 104 μg | 26% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 8% |
| Choline | 20 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 119 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 198 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 190 mg | 27% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg | 19% |
| Selenium | 44 μg | 81% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 23 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 16 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.4 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.5 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 55 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 25 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.5 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3 μg | — |
Burning 279 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 53minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 33minCycling (moderate)
- 23minRunning (6 mph)
- 39minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Tuna Casserole?
One serving of Easy Tuna Casserole (1 serving) has 279 calories, which works out to 194 calories per 100 g. That is about 14% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Tuna Casserole high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (28% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 20% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Easy Tuna Casserole keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 52% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Tuna Casserole?
428 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Easy Tuna Casserole?
2.6 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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