Classic Tuna Salad
Cook's Illustrated
1 ½ serving of classic tuna salad (Cook's Illustrated) contains 459 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 16% carbs, 42% fat, and 42% protein. This is a good source of protein (89% of your Daily Value), potassium (15% of your Daily Value), and total omega 3 (2 g).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Drain the tuna in a colander.
- Shred the tuna with your fingers, breaking up any clumps until it has a fine and even texture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, celery, onion, pickles, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well blended.
- Gently fold in the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 ½ serving of classic tuna salad (445g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 459 | |
| Fats | 22g | 28% |
| Saturated fats | 4g | 18% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 106mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 2232mg | 97% |
| Carbs | 19g | 7% |
| Net carbs | 17g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 6% |
| Sugar | 11g | |
| Protein | 50g | |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 5mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 3μg | 20% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 2μg | |
| Beta carotene | 432μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 92mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 15% |
| Fluoride | 52μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 50μg | 12% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 72mg | 17% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 6% |
| Niacin | 25mg | 158% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 382mg | 55% |
| Retinol | 46μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 24% |
| Selenium | 176μg | 320% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 7% |
| Vitamin A IU | 883IU | |
| Vitamin A | 82μg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6μg | 265% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 65% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D IU | 116IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 3μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 148μg | 124% |
| Zinc | 2mg | 17% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 11g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 5g | |
| Fructose | 5g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.2g | |
| Galactose | 0.2g | |
| Starch | 4g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 4g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 11g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 9g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.5g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 3g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 5g | |
| Cystine | 0.5g | |
| Glutamic acid | 7g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 4g | |
| Lysine | 4g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 2g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
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