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Tuna salad sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
homemade
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 229 kcal —
- Protein 13 g 25%
- Carbohydrate 19 g 7%
- Fat 11 g 14%
- Saturated fat 1.8 g 9%
- Fibre 1.1 g 4%
- Sugars 3.3 g —
- Sodium 460 mg 20%
- Cholesterol 9.5 mg 3%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 18.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.82 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.34 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.86 mg 6%
- Vitamin K 24.1 µg 20%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.16 mg 13%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.15 mg 12%
- Niacin (B3) 5.6 mg 35%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.18 mg 4%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 41.4 µg 10%
- Vitamin B12 0.77 µg 32%
Minerals
- Calcium 57.2 mg 4%
- Iron 1.8 mg 10%
- Magnesium 19.7 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 144 mg 12%
- Potassium 136 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.59 mg 5%
- Copper 0.12 mg 13%
- Manganese 0.18 mg 8%
- Selenium 31.3 µg 57%
Similar foods
- Salmon salad sandwichhomemade210 kcal / 100 g
- Egg salad sandwichhomemade305 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna mixwith mayonnaise, homemade182 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna and salad sandwich or roll175 kcal / 100 g
- Ham sandwichhomemade214 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken salad sandwichon white246 kcal / 100 g
- Ham salad sandwichon white242 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tuna salad sandwich
How do you make a tuna salad sandwich that isn’t soggy?
Drain the tuna thoroughly and dry washed lettuce before assembling. Spread the tuna mixture between the bread slices, with lettuce between the filling and bread; add juicy tomato just before eating.
How long does a tuna salad sandwich keep in the fridge?
Keep it covered and chilled at 4 °C or below, and eat it within two days. Don’t leave it at room temperature for more than two hours.
Can you freeze a tuna salad sandwich?
It’s best not to: mayonnaise can separate and salad leaves turn limp when thawed. Freeze plain bread separately, then make the sandwich with chilled filling when you need it.
What should you put in tuna salad for a sandwich?
Mix drained tuna with mayonnaise, finely chopped celery or spring onion, and a little lemon juice or black pepper. Lettuce, cucumber and sliced tomato make good additions, but add wet vegetables just before serving.
Which bread goes best with a tuna salad sandwich?
Soft sandwich bread is easy to bite through, while toasted sourdough or wholemeal bread gives a firmer, more robust base. For a packed lunch, choose sturdy slices and keep the filling chilled.
Is a tuna salad sandwich high in selenium?
Yes. A 100 g portion provides 31.3 µg of selenium, making it a notable source of this mineral.
Source: Canadian Nutrient File 6749 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
