Protein Packed Tuna Melt⏱ 10 min total

Protein Packed Tuna Melt

Per 1 serving · 319 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
429
21%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    52g
    48% of calories
  • Carbs
    30g
    28% of calories
  • Fat
    12g
    25% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Protein Packed Tuna Melt (319 g) has 429 calories, with 52 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 12 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from protein (48% of calories). It is high in protein (104% DV), thiamine (21% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (32% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 44%, 32% and 32% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
134cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
12g
Net carbs
25g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
5.1g
7.1 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein104%
  • Thiamine21%
  • Riboflavin (B2)32%
  • Niacin121%
  • Vitamin B654%
  • Vitamin B12195%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Dietary fiber18%
  • Vitamin A12%
  • Vitamin D14%
  • Folate (B9)12%
  • Pantothenic acid17%
  • Choline13%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium44%
  • Saturated fat32%
  • Cholesterol32%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 5 min
  1. 1

    Slice the English muffin and then smear with the tomato sauce, one tbsp on each half.

  2. 2

    Top with the tuna, sprinkle on some oregano, and place one slice of cheese on either side.

  3. 3

    Place the mini-melts in the toaster oven and broil for 2-3 minutes or until cheese is just melted. Enjoy!

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (319 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A107 μg
12%
Vitamin C2 mg
2%
Vitamin D2 μg
14%
Vitamin E1 mg
9%
Vitamin K6 μg
5%
Thiamine0.3 mg
21%
Riboflavin (B2)0.4 mg
32%
Niacin19 mg
121%
Vitamin B61 mg
54%
Folate (B9)48 μg
12%
Vitamin B125 μg
195%
Pantothenic acid1 mg
17%
Choline69 mg
13%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium659 mg
66%
Iron5 mg
61%
Potassium579 mg
12%
Magnesium104 mg
25%
Phosphorus687 mg
98%
Zinc4 mg
35%
Copper0.3 mg
28%
Manganese1 mg
55%
Selenium151 μg
275%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine2 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene1 μg—
Arginine3 g—
Aspartic acid5 g—
Beta carotene110 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.3 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride41 μg—
Fructose1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose1 g—
Glutamic acid10 g—
Glycine2 g—
Histidine2 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine2 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine4 g—
Lycopene4,255 μg—
Lysine4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine1 g—
Monounsaturated fats3 g—
Phenylalanine2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline3 g—
Retinol98 μg—
Serine2 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine2 g—
Total omega 30.4 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan1 g—
Tyrosine2 g—
Valine3 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D32 μg—

Burning 429 calories

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

  • 81min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 51min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 36min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 60min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Protein Packed Tuna Melt?

One serving of Protein Packed Tuna Melt (1 serving) has 429 calories, which works out to 134 calories per 100 g. That is about 21% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Protein Packed Tuna Melt high in protein?

Yes. It has 52 g of protein per serving, and 48% of its calories come from protein (12 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Protein Packed Tuna Melt keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 25 g of net carbs and 28% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Protein Packed Tuna Melt?

1002 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Protein Packed Tuna Melt?

7.1 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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