Tuna salad cracker bites
Tuna salad cracker bites are a classic American appetizer or snack, featuring a creamy mixture of canned tuna, mayonnaise, and often celery or onion, scooped onto crisp crackers. They are a staple at potlucks, parties, and casual gatherings, representing a simple, no-cook comfort food.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is a good source of protein from the tuna and healthy fats from the mayonnaise, with carbohydrates provided by the crackers. A typical serving of two or three bites generally contains around 150-250 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Potassium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Calcium | 95 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Vitamin A | 180 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 3 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 2.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a quintessential example of mid-20th century American convenience cuisine, showcasing the rise of canned goods. Nutritionally, it's a quick way to get omega-3 fatty acids from tuna, though the mayo adds significant fat.
