Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Tuna Salad, Bread, Apples, and Cheese


I am still perfecting this tuna salad recipe. I think I'll try using yogurt instead of mayo next. The tuna is really dry, but I don't want to dump a gallon of mayo in there, even reduced fat mayo.

IngredientNutritionCost
Chunk white albacore tuna canned in waterProtein (26 g), Iron (5%), Vitamin D (12%), Niacin (60%), Vitamin B6 (20%), Vitamin B12 (20%), Selenium (180%)$1.50
Fresh red bell pepperFiber (1 g/3%), Vitamin A (27%), Vitamin C (135%), Iron (1%).$0.97
Fresh cabbageFiber (1 g/6%), Protein (1 g), Vitamin A (1%), Vitamin C (47%), Calcium (4%), Iron (1%). $0.32
Fresh organic baby carrotsFiber (1 g/4%), Vitamin A (82%), Vitamin C (2%), Calcium (1%), Iron (2%). Very good source of Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, and Manganese.$0.25
Roasted sunflower seedsFiber (1 g/5%), Protein (2 g), Calcium (1%), Iron (3%). Very good source of Vitamin E. $0.33
Light mayonnaiseVitamin A (1%)$0.25
Homemade bread (with Eagle Mills’ blend of white and whole grain flour)Fiber (2 g/8%), Protein (4 g), Iron (4%), Thiamin (6%), Riboflavin (2%), Niacin (4%), Folic acid (2%)$0.27
Jarslberg swiss cheeseProtein (16 g), Vitamin A (5%), Calcium (22%). Good source of Vitamin B12 and Phosphorus. $0.88
Gala applesFiber (4 g/17%), Vitamin A (2%), Vitamin C (14%), Calcium (1%), Iron (1%). $0.89
TotalFiber (10 g/43%), Protein (49 g), Iron (17%), Calcium (29%), Vitamin A (117%), Vitamin C (198%).$5.66

Cost per person: $2.26
Nutritional Goals: Excellent Vitamin A and Vitamin C; Good Fiber; Fair Iron and Calcium. Fish as protein source. One serving of whole grains.

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