Tuna – calorie content and chemical composition

Introduction

When choosing food products in a store, in addition to the appearance of the product, it is necessary to pay attention to information about the manufacturer, the composition of the product, nutritional value, and other data indicated on the packaging, which is also important for the consumer.

Reading the composition of the product on the packaging, you can learn a lot about what we eat.

Proper nutrition is constant work on yourself. If you really want to eat only healthy food, it will take not only willpower but also knowledge – at the very least, you should learn how to read labels and understand the meanings.

Composition and calorie content

Nutritional valueContent(per 100 grams)
Calorie139 kcal
Proteins24.4 g
Fats4.6 gr
Carbohydrates0 g
Water69.3 g
Fiber0 g
Cholesterol38 mg

Vitamins:

VitaminsChemical nameContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Vitamin Aretinol equivalent20 mg2%
Vitamin B1thiamine0.28 mg19%
Vitamin B2Riboflavin0.23 mg13%
Vitamin Cascorbic acid0 mg0%
Vitamin Dcalciferol5.7 µg57%
Vitamin Etocopherol0.2 mg2%
Vitamin B3 (PP)Niacin15.5 mg78%
Vitamin B6pyridoxine0.77 mg39%
Vitamin B9folic acid6 mcg2%

Mineral content:

MineralsContent in 100 gramsThe percentage of the daily requirement
Potassium350 mg14%
Calcium30 mg3%
Magnesium30 mg8%
Phosphorus280 mg28%
Sodium75 mg6%
Iron1 mg7%
Iodine50 mcg33%
Zinc0.7 mg6%
Fluoride100 mcg3%
Chrome90 mcg180%

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Conclusion

Thus, the usefulness of a product depends on its classification and your need for additional ingredients and components. In order not to get lost in the limitless world of labeling, do not forget that our diet should be based on fresh and unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits, herbs, berries, cereals, legumes, the composition of which does not need to be learned. So just add more fresh food to your diet.

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