The Bitten Word Dijon-cilantro Tuna Salad On Whole Grain Bread Recipe

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Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for The Bitten Word Dijon-cilantro Tuna Salad On Whole Grain Bread Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 12% of calories per serving, at 31g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 28%. At 633mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.

The Bitten Word Dijon-cilantro Tuna Salad On Whole Grain Bread Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 247 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 260
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Monounsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 21mg
Sodium: 633mg
Total Carbohydrates: 37g
Dietary Fiber: 6g
Sugar: 12g
Protein: 21g
Calcium: 134mg Iron: 3mg
Potassium: 508mg Vitamin A: 51mcg
Vitamin C: 10mg Vitamin D: 1mcg

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
  • 6 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
  • 2 6-ounce cans solid albacore tuna packed in water, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 slices whole grain bread, toasted
  • 12 slices ripe tomato
  • Arugula leaves

Instructions

Visit The Bitten Word's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)