Calories in Tuna Penne Pasta Salad

📏 Serving Size: 1 Serving (100.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 250.0
  • Total Fat 8.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol 25.0 mg
  • Sodium 210.0 mg
  • Potassium 0.0 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 33.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 2.0 g
  • Protein 10.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1000.0 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 1.2 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 20.0 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 250.0 calories per serving (1 Serving (100.0g)), Tuna Penne Pasta Salad is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 33.0g per serving (54.1% of calories). It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

📝 Ingredients

Penne Pasta (semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate (iron), Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Tuna Salad (tuna (tuna, Water and Salt), Mayonnaise (vegetable Oil [soybean, Canola], Water, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Calcium Disodium (edta to Protect Flavor)), Mayonnaise (water, Vegetable Oil (soybean And/or Canola), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Modified Food Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less than 2% of: Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate as Preservatives, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Dextrose), Celery, Red Onion, Salt, Black Pepper), Green Onion, Celery, Dill Dressing (mayonnaise (vegetable Oil [soybean, Canola], Water, Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Sugar, Salt, Spice, Calcium Disodium (edta to Protect Flavor)), Mayonnaise (water, Vegetable Oil (soybean And/or Canola), Distilled Vinegar, Egg Yolk, Modified Food Starch, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Contains Less than 2% of: Salt, Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate as Preservatives, Spice, Xanthan Gum, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Lactic Acid, Dextrose), Lemon Juice (filtered Water, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sodium Bisulfite (preservative), Sodium Benzoate (preservative), Lemon Oil), Dijon Mustard (water, Vinegar, Mustard Seed, Salt, White Wine, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sugar, Spice), Dill Weed), Carrots.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ℹ️ Fortified / Enriched

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Bisulfite

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Pectin

Fortification / Enrichment Agents: Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Riboflavin, Folic Acid

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice. Fortification agents are synthetic vitamins or minerals added to restore nutrients lost during processing or to boost nutritional content. They are added for public health reasons and are widely considered safe.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Tuna Penne Pasta Salad contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories250.0 kcal12.5%
Total Fat8.0 g10%
Saturated Fat1.0 g5%
Cholesterol25.0 mg8%
Sodium210.0 mg9%
Total Carbohydrate33.0 g12%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein10.0 g20%
Vitamin C1.2 mg1%
Calcium20.0 mg2%
Iron1.8 mg10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Tuna Penne Pasta Salad accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 54.1% of the calories.

Fat 29.5%
Carbs 54.1%
Protein 16.4%
Fat 29.5% Carbs 54.1% Protein 16.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 250.0 calories in Tuna Penne Pasta Salad? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 43.1 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 27.3 min
HIIT 23.2 min
Running: 5 minutes per mile 12.7 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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