Tuna melt on a cracker
A tuna melt on a cracker is a quick, savory snack or light meal featuring a creamy tuna salad mixture piled onto a crisp cracker and topped with melted cheese. It typically combines canned tuna, mayonnaise, and sometimes diced celery or onion, with the cheese (often cheddar or Swiss) melted under a broiler or in a toaster oven. This dish is a popular, no-cook or minimal-cook variation of the classic American tuna melt sandwich, often served as party food or a simple lunch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This snack is high in protein from the tuna and cheese, with a moderate amount of fat from the mayonnaise and cheese, and relatively low in carbohydrates unless using a large or sweetened cracker. It provides key nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids from the tuna, calcium from the cheese, and B vitamins. A typical serving of two crackers with topping has roughly 200-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 230 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg |
| Selenium | 30 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Calcium | 150 mg |
| Omega-3 (EPA+DHA) | 0.3 g |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 2 large round crackers with tuna salad and melted cheese (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a clever, bite-sized adaptation of the mid-20th century American tuna melt sandwich, making it a staple of casual gatherings and quick home cooking. Nutritionally, it offers a convenient way to combine lean protein and healthy fats in a portion-controlled format.
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