Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich is a staple of American casual cuisine, typically featuring canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, celery, and seasonings, served between slices of bread. It emerged as a popular, convenient lunch option in the mid-20th century, valued for its simplicity and use of shelf-stable pantry ingredients.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This sandwich is a good source of protein from the tuna and healthy fats from the mayonnaise, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bread. A standard serving generally falls within the 300-500 calorie range, depending on portion size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 45 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.1 mcg |
| Selenium | 40 mcg |
Per 1 sandwich (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential example of American 'convenience food' that became a lunchbox and diner classic. Nutritionally, it provides a solid dose of omega-3 fatty acids from the tuna, which are beneficial for heart and brain health.
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