⏱ 25 min totalTuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti
Per 1 serving · 224 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein23g25% of calories
- Carbs48g53% of calories
- Fat8.8g22% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti (224 g) has 361 calories, with 23 g of protein, 48 g of carbohydrates and 8.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (53% of calories). It is high in protein (46% DV), Vitamin C (60% DV) and Vitamin K (146% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein46%
- Vitamin C60%
- Vitamin K146%
- Thiamine48%
- Riboflavin (B2)28%
- Niacin74%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber16%
- Vitamin A11%
- Vitamin E11%
- Pantothenic acid13%
- Calcium11%
- Potassium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
2 oz Spaghetti
½ tbsp Olive oil
1 clove Garlic
½ pepper Red chili pepper
½ tbsp, drained Capers
⅛ cup Parsley
2 ½ oz Light tuna
2 cup Arugula
¼ lemon yields Lemon juice- 🥄½ dash Salt
½ dash Black pepper
Directions
- 1
Cook the spaghetti in a large pan of well-salted water for 9-11 minutes until al dente.
- 2
In a wide frying pan, heat the olive oil over very low heat and gently cook the sliced garlic and chopped chili to infuse the oil. Remove from heat if the garlic turns past light golden to avoid bitterness.
- 3
Drain the pasta, reserving a cupful of the cooking water. Add the spaghetti to the frying pan and toss in the infused oil over low heat, adding a little pasta water to create a sauce that coats the pasta. Fold in the capers, chopped parsley, tuna, and season to taste.
- 4
Toss the arugula and lemon juice through the spaghetti and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (224 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 102 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 54 mg | 60% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 6% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 175 μg | 146% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 48% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 28% |
| Niacin | 12 mg | 74% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) | 196 μg | 49% |
| Vitamin B12 | 2 μg | 76% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 13% |
| Choline | 40 mg | 7% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 110 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 56% |
| Potassium | 542 mg | 12% |
| Magnesium | 77 mg | 18% |
| Phosphorus | 247 mg | 35% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 15% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 34% |
| Selenium | 87 μg | 157% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 8 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 1,073 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 23 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.2 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.5 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 12 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 35 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.3 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 361 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 69minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 43minCycling (moderate)
- 30minRunning (6 mph)
- 51minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti?
One serving of Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti (1 serving) has 361 calories, which works out to 161 calories per 100 g. That is about 18% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti high in protein?
It provides a solid 23 g of protein per serving (46% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 25% 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 Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 44 g of net carbs and 53% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti?
379 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Tuna, Caper & Chili Spaghetti?
3.9 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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