⏱ 10 min total

Sesame Tuna Salad

Name: Sesame Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 can Light tuna; ½ medium Red bell pepper; ¼ small raw Red onion; ½ cucumber Cucumber; 1 tbsp Sesame oil; ½ lime yields Lime juice; ½ dash Salt; ½ dash Black pepper; 1 tbsp Sesame seeds

Per 1 serving · 437 g · 9 ingredients

Calories

367

18%
of a 2,000 cal day

Protein
35g
37% of calories
Carbs
15g
15% of calories
Fat
20g
47% of calories

Portion

✓ Protein-dense

At a glance

One serving of Sesame Tuna Salad (437 g) has 367 calories, with 35 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 20 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (47% of calories). It is high in protein (71% DV), Vitamin C (96% DV) and Vitamin K (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium and cholesterol, which provide 21% and 20% of the daily value.

Per 100 g

84cal

low energy density

Protein per 100 cal

9.6g

Net carbs

11g

carbs minus fiber

Fiber

3.5g

5.4 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Protein71%
Vitamin C96%
Vitamin K25%
Riboflavin (B2)20%
Niacin112%
Vitamin B664%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

Dietary fiber13%
Vitamin A14%
Vitamin D13%
Vitamin E12%
Thiamine18%
Folate (B9)14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Sodium21%
Cholesterol20%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 10 min

1
In a large bowl, break up the drained tuna into smaller pieces.
2
Mix in the diced red bell pepper, red onion, and cucumber. Pour the sesame oil over the mixture and stir to combine.
3
Add the lime juice and stir again to combine.
4
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then garnish with sesame seeds before serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (437 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Vitamin A	129 μg	14%
Vitamin C	87 mg	96%
Vitamin D	2 μg	13%
Vitamin E	2 mg	12%
Vitamin K	30 μg	25%
Thiamine	0.2 mg	18%
Riboflavin (B2)	0.3 mg	20%
Niacin	18 mg	112%
Vitamin B6	1 mg	64%
Folate (B9)	55 μg	14%
Vitamin B12	4 μg	175%
Pantothenic acid	1 mg	17%
Choline	64 mg	12%

Minerals

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calcium	151 mg	15%
Iron	5 mg	59%
Potassium	711 mg	15%
Magnesium	98 mg	23%
Phosphorus	341 mg	49%
Zinc	2 mg	21%
Copper	0.5 mg	53%
Manganese	0.5 mg	21%
Selenium	120 μg	218%

Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Alanine	2 g	—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)	0 g	—
Alpha carotene	28 μg	—
Arginine	2 g	—
Aspartic acid	4 g	—
Beta carotene	1,041 μg	—
Caffeine	0 mg	—
Cystine	0.4 g	—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)	0.3 g	—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)	0 g	—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)	0 g	—
Fluoride	33 μg	—
Fructose	3 g	—
Galactose	0 g	—
Glucose	3 g	—
Glutamic acid	5 g	—
Glycine	2 g	—
Histidine	1 g	—
Hydroxyproline	0 g	—
Isoleucine	2 g	—
Lactose	0 g	—
Leucine	3 g	—
Lycopene	0 μg	—
Lysine	3 g	—
Maltose	0 g	—
Methionine	1 g	—
Monounsaturated fats	7 g	—
Phenylalanine	1 g	—
Polyunsaturated fats	8 g	—
Proline	1 g	—
Retinol	28 μg	—
Serine	1 g	—
Starch	1 g	—
Sucrose	0.1 g	—
Theobromine	0 mg	—
Threonine	2 g	—
Total omega 3	0.4 g	—
Total omega 6	0 g	—
Tryptophan	0.4 g	—
Tyrosine	1 g	—
Valine	2 g	—
Vitamin D2	0 μg	—
Vitamin D3	2 μg	—

Burning 367 calories

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

70min
Walking (3.5 mph)
44min
Cycling (moderate)
31min
Running (6 mph)
52min
Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sesame Tuna Salad?

One serving of Sesame Tuna Salad (1 serving) has 367 calories, which works out to 84 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sesame Tuna Salad high in protein?

Yes. It has 35 g of protein per serving, and 37% of its calories come from protein (9.6 g of protein per 100 calories).

Is Sesame Tuna Salad keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 11 g of net carbs and 15% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sesame Tuna Salad?

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

How much sugar is in Sesame Tuna Salad?

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size1 serving (437 g)

Calories367

% Daily Value*

Total fat 20g	26%
Saturated fat 2.9g	15%
Trans fat 0g
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 492mg	21%
Total carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary fiber 3.5g	13%
Total sugars 5.4g
Protein 35g

* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

How we calculate this

% Daily Values use FDA reference amounts for a 2,000-calorie diet. The calorie split uses 4 kcal/g for protein and carbs and 9 kcal/g for fat. Claims such as “low sodium” follow FDA thresholds for the serving shown.

Our methodology

Updated October 13, 2026 · Not medical advice

More recipes

View all