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Tuna salad sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
on wheat
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 217 kcal —
- Protein 11 g 21%
- Carbohydrate 15 g 5%
- Fat 12 g 15%
- Saturated fat 1.9 g 10%
- Fibre 2.1 g 8%
- Sugars 3.1 g —
- Sodium 425 mg 18%
- Cholesterol 18 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 14 µg 2%
- Vitamin C 0.5 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.4 µg 2%
- Vitamin E 0.74 mg 5%
- Vitamin K 31.7 µg 26%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.15 mg 12%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.11 mg 9%
- Niacin (B3) 5.1 mg 32%
- Vitamin B6 0.17 mg 10%
- Folate (B9) 32 µg 8%
- Vitamin B12 0.9 µg 38%
- Choline 22.9 mg 4%
Minerals
- Calcium 68 mg 5%
- Iron 1.7 mg 9%
- Magnesium 29 mg 7%
- Phosphorus 109 mg 9%
- Potassium 166 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.72 mg 7%
- Copper 0.09 mg 10%
- Selenium 32.7 µg 59%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 217 | 11 g | 15 g | 12 g |
| 1 × 1 large | 270 g | 586 | 28 g | 40 g | 32 g |
| 1 × 1 regular | 180 g | 391 | 19 g | 27 g | 21 g |
| 1 × 1 miniature/slider | 90 g | 195 | 9.5 g | 14 g | 11 g |
| 2 × 1 large | 540 g | 1172 | 57 g | 81 g | 64 g |
| ½ × 1 large | 135 g | 293 | 14 g | 20 g | 16 g |
| 3 × 1 large | 810 g | 1758 | 85 g | 121 g | 96 g |
| 4 × 1 large | 1080 g | 2344 | 114 g | 162 g | 128 g |
Similar foods
- Chicken salad sandwichon white246 kcal / 100 g
- Egg salad sandwichhomemade305 kcal / 100 g
- Ham salad sandwichon white242 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna salad187 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna submarine sandwichon white bread with lettuce and tomato218 kcal / 100 g
- Turkey sandwichon wheat187 kcal / 100 g
- Salmon salad sandwichhomemade210 kcal / 100 g
- Egg sandwichon wheat bread226 kcal / 100 g
- Fish sandwichfried, on wheat bun229 kcal / 100 g
- Poultry salad sandwichchicken186 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tuna salad sandwich
How do you stop a tuna salad sandwich going soggy?
Drain the tuna thoroughly and pat wet salad leaves dry before assembling. Spread a thin layer of butter or mayonnaise on the bread as a barrier, and add juicy tomato just before eating.
What tuna is best for a tuna salad sandwich?
Canned tuna in spring water gives a lighter filling; tuna in oil makes it richer. Drain it well, then flake it with a fork so it mixes evenly with mayonnaise or another dressing.
What goes well with a tuna salad sandwich?
Crisp lettuce, cucumber, sliced tomato and red onion all work well in the sandwich. Serve it with crisps, a green salad or vegetable sticks for a simple meal.
How long can you keep a tuna salad sandwich in the fridge?
Keep it covered and refrigerated, and eat it within a day for the best texture. If you are packing it for later, use an insulated bag with a frozen pack and keep it cold until lunchtime.
Can you make tuna salad sandwiches ahead of time?
You can mix the tuna filling a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. Assemble the sandwich shortly before eating; if you must make it in advance, leave out watery ingredients such as tomato.
Is a tuna salad sandwich different from tuna salad?
Yes: tuna salad is the tuna filling without the bread, so it has fewer carbohydrates and no bread-derived fibre. Per 100 g, tuna salad has 16 g of protein, compared with 11 g in a tuna salad sandwich.
How much energy is in a regular tuna salad sandwich?
A regular sandwich, about 180 g, contains 391 kcal. The amount can shift with the bread and how much mayonnaise is used.
Source: FNDDS (USDA) 27550735 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
