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Tuna sandwich
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 299 kcal —
- Protein 9.4 g 19%
- Carbohydrate 28 g 10%
- Fat 16 g 20%
- Saturated fat 2.7 g 14%
- Fibre 2.1 g 7%
- Sugars 1.6 g —
- Sodium 440 mg 19%
- Cholesterol 65.6 mg 22%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 39.6 µg 4%
- Vitamin C 0.75 mg 1%
- Vitamin D 0.8 µg 4%
- Vitamin E 4.9 mg 33%
- Vitamin K 26.7 µg 22%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.05 mg 4%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.07 mg 5%
- Niacin (B3) 3.3 mg 21%
- Vitamin B6 0.13 mg 8%
- Folate (B9) 19.8 µg 5%
- Vitamin B12 1 µg 43%
Minerals
- Calcium 14.3 mg 1%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 23 mg 5%
- Phosphorus 77.6 mg 6%
- Potassium 144 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.69 mg 6%
- Copper 0.1 mg 11%
- Manganese 0.31 mg 14%
- Selenium 23.4 µg 43%
- Iodine 14.4 µg 10%
Similar foods
- Tuna sandwich cakesavoury220 kcal / 100 g
- Ham sandwich298 kcal / 100 g
- Shrimp sandwich293 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken baguette sandwichsubway187 kcal / 100 g
- Ham baguette sandwichsubway173 kcal / 100 g
- Sandwich panini chicken mr panini297 kcal / 100 g
- Tuna baguette sandwichsubway212 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese and egg toast sandwich284 kcal / 100 g
- Multigrain baguette sandwichtomato, sweet pepper, cheese, lettuce, onion170 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Tuna sandwich
How do you stop a tuna sandwich from going soggy?
Drain the tuna thoroughly and pat juicy ingredients such as tomato dry. Spread butter or a thin layer of mayonnaise on the bread to create a barrier, and add lettuce between the filling and the bread.
Can you toast a tuna sandwich?
Yes. Put the tuna between the bread slices and toast in a sandwich press until the bread is crisp and the filling is hot, usually about 3–5 minutes. Keep watery salad ingredients out until after toasting.
How long can you keep a tuna sandwich in the fridge?
Keep it covered and chilled at 5 °C or below, and eat it within a day for the best texture. For a packed lunch, carry it in an insulated bag with a cold pack rather than leaving it warm for hours.
What goes well in a tuna sandwich?
Try sweetcorn, finely chopped celery, red onion or cucumber with tuna; a squeeze of lemon and black pepper brighten the filling. Tomato and crisp lettuce are familiar additions, while a little grated cheese works well in a toasted version.
What can you use instead of mayonnaise in a tuna sandwich?
Use thick plain yoghurt, mashed avocado or soft cream cheese to bind the tuna. Add lemon juice and black pepper; drain the tuna well first so the filling stays firm.
Is a tuna sandwich higher in protein than a cheese sandwich?
Yes: this tuna sandwich has 9.4 g of protein per 100 g, compared with 7.19 g in a cheese sandwich.
How much protein is in a tuna sandwich?
A 100 g portion provides 9.4 g of protein. The amount in a whole sandwich depends on its size and how much tuna it contains.
Source: Fineli (Finland) 31465 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
