Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo

Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo recipe videos

A jacket potato with tuna mayo is a classic British comfort food, featuring a whole potato baked in its skin until fluffy, then split and filled with a creamy mixture of canned tuna and mayonnaise. It's a simple, hearty meal often enjoyed for lunch or a light dinner, with common additions like sweetcorn, spring onions, or a sprinkle of black pepper.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish provides a good balance of carbohydrates from the potato and protein from the tuna, though the mayonnaise adds significant fat and calories. A typical serving can range from 400-600 calories, offering key nutrients like potassium, vitamin B6, and omega-3 fatty acids from the fish.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	450 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	18 g
Fiber	6 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	600 mg
Potassium	900 mg
Vitamin C	20 mg
Vitamin B6	0.6 mg
Niacin (B3)	10 mg
Selenium	45 µg
Phosphorus	300 mg
Magnesium	60 mg
Iron	2.5 mg

Per 1 medium jacket potato (200g) with 100g tuna mayo filling · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of British home cooking and pub menus, representing a quick, satisfying, and affordable meal. Nutritionally, it's a practical way to incorporate oily fish into the diet, combining the slow-release energy of a whole potato with the lean protein of tuna.