Calories in Macaroni with tuna, Puerto Rican style
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Macaroni with tuna, Puerto Rican style contains 147 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (225 g) provides about 331 kcal.
Roughly 50% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 29% from fat and 21% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese on FoodFactly (154 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 47% of the Daily Value for selenium, 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 17% of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 147 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 4.7 g | 6% |
| Saturated fat C | 1.2 g | 6% |
| Cholesterol C | 10 mg | 3% |
| Sodium C | 359 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 18.1 g | 7% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.9 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 2.1 g | |
| Protein C | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin A C | 58 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 0.2 mg | 0.2% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.8 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.48 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.14 mg | 12% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.13 mg | 10% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 2.8 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.099 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) C | 44 µg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.6 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 13.9 mg | 3% |
| Calcium C | 54 mg | 4% |
| Iron C | 1.1 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium C | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 93 mg | 7% |
| Potassium C | 124 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.53 mg | 5% |
| Copper C | 0.062 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 26 µg | 47% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 21%
- Carbohydrates 50%
- Fat 29%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein7.7 gin the top quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 5.8 g)
- Fiber0.9 gin the lowest quarter of pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.5 g)
- Sugars2.1 gabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 1.7 g)
- Fat4.7 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 6.7 g)
- Saturated fat1.2 gbelow the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 2 g)
- Sodium359 mgabove the median for pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese (median 335 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal5.2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water68 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.9 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 1.2 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.005 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.037 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 1.1 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.017 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.013 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.008 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.02 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.026 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.08 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 0.65 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.35 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.8 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.099 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.005 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.017 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.007 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.001 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 27 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 4 µg |
| Retinol C | 55 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 68 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 24 µg |
| Folate, food C | 4 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shrimp and noodles with cream or white sauce | 143 | 7.1 g | 16.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with tomato sauce, meatless | 146 | 7 g | 16.9 g | 5.8 g |
| Beef, rice, and vegetables including carrots, broccoli, and/or dark-green leafy; no sauce | 149 | 7.5 g | 18.4 g | 4.9 g |
| Paella with seafood | 143 | 8 g | 16.4 g | 4.8 g |
| Macaroni or noodles, creamed, with cheese and tuna | 143 | 7.9 g | 17.4 g | 4.5 g |
| Ham or pork, noodles and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no sauce | 151 | 8.4 g | 18.3 g | 4.9 g |
| Chicken or turkey, noodles, and vegetables excluding carrots, broccoli, and dark-green leafy; no sauce | 151 | 8 g | 18.1 g | 5.4 g |
| Pork and rice with tomato-based sauce | 140 | 6.4 g | 16.8 g | 5 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in macaroni with tuna?
100 g of macaroni with tuna has 147 kcal. 1 cup (225 g): about 331 kcal.
How much protein is in macaroni with tuna?
Macaroni with tuna contains 7.7 g of protein per 100 g (15% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 17.3 g in 1 cup (225 g). About 21% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other pasta mixed dishes, excludes macaroni and cheese, that is among the highest quarter (median 5.8 g).
How many carbs are in macaroni with tuna?
Macaroni with tuna has 18.1 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.9 g of fiber and 2.1 g of sugars.
How much fat is in macaroni with tuna?
Macaroni with tuna contains 4.7 g of fat per 100 g, of which 1.2 g is saturated (6% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does macaroni with tuna contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (47% DV), Vitamin B12 (25% DV), Niacin (B3) (17% DV), Thiamin (B1) (12% DV) and Folate (B9) (11% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in macaroni with tuna?
100 g contains 359 mg of sodium, 16% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2708810. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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