Calories in Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce
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Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce contains 168 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cup (224 g) provides about 376 kcal.
Roughly 39% of its calories come from fat, with 37% from carbohydrates and 24% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is more energy than the typical item in seafood mixed dishes on FoodFactly, where the median is 135 kcal per 100 g across 96 foods.
100 g provides 61% of the Daily Value for selenium, 45% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12 and 29% 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 | 168 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 7.3 g | 9% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.3 g | 16% |
| Cholesterol C | 37 mg | 12% |
| Sodium C | 249 mg | 11% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 15.4 g | 6% |
| Dietary fiber C | 0.7 g | 3% |
| Total sugars C | 2.2 g | |
| Protein C | 10.1 g | 20% |
| Vitamin A C | 79 µg | 9% |
| Vitamin C C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.9 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.47 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin K C | 2.4 µg | 2% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.19 mg | 15% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.15 mg | 12% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 4.6 mg | 29% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Folate (B9) C | 57 µg | 14% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 1.1 µg | 45% |
| Choline C | 26 mg | 5% |
| Calcium C | 64 mg | 5% |
| Iron C | 1.4 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium C | 22 mg | 5% |
| Phosphorus C | 119 mg | 10% |
| Potassium C | 141 mg | 3% |
| Zinc C | 0.68 mg | 6% |
| Copper C | 0.066 mg | 7% |
| Selenium C | 33.3 µg | 61% |
% 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 24%
- Carbohydrates 37%
- Fat 39%
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
- Protein10.1 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 9.4 g)
- Sugars2.2 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.4 g)
- Fat7.3 gabove the median for seafood mixed dishes (median 5.4 g)
- Saturated fat3.3 gin the top quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Sodium249 mgin the lowest quarter of seafood mixed dishes (median 336 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal6 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water66 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 1.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.95 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.01 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.068 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.79 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.087 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.051 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.14 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.45 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 1.6 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.61 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 1.6 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.08 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.014 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.084 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.011 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.004 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 20 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 13 µg |
| Retinol C | 78 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 0 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 66 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 30 µg |
| Folate, food C | 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish rice with ground beef | 163 | 9.7 g | 14.8 g | 6.9 g |
| Manicotti, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 160 | 8.8 g | 15.1 g | 7.3 g |
| Paella, NFS | 169 | 9.5 g | 15.8 g | 7.2 g |
| Porcupine balls with tomato-based sauce | 153 | 10.4 g | 13.4 g | 6.2 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with cream sauce | 176 | 10.2 g | 13.7 g | 8.8 g |
| Tuna noodle casserole with vegetables, cream or white sauce | 149 | 9 g | 14.2 g | 6.2 g |
| Stuffed shells, cheese-filled, with meat sauce | 158 | 8.5 g | 16.6 g | 6.5 g |
| Ravioli, meat-filled, with tomato sauce or meat sauce | 148 | 8.7 g | 14.5 g | 6.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce?
100 g of tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce has 168 kcal. 1 cup (224 g): about 376 kcal.
Is tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce high in protein?
Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce contains 10.1 g of protein per 100 g (20% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 22.6 g in 1 cup (224 g). About 24% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other seafood mixed dishes, that is above the median (median 9.4 g).
How many carbs are in tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce?
Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce has 15.4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0.7 g of fiber and 2.2 g of sugars.
How much fat is in tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce?
Tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce contains 7.3 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.3 g is saturated (16% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are selenium (61% DV), Vitamin B12 (45% DV), Niacin (B3) (29% DV), Thiamin (B1) (15% DV) and Folate (B9) (14% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in tuna noodle casserole with cream or white sauce?
100 g contains 249 mg of sodium, 11% 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 9, 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 2706570. 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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