1 sandwich (220 g) has about 520 calories.
Why estimates miss: Tuna Melt is a multi-ingredient dish. The mayo-bound tuna plus melted cheese stacks the fat, so ask for a lighter mayo bind. Generic calorie apps undercount the hidden oil, sauce and portion — CalDesk AI's photo estimate is tuned to catch exactly this.
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
About 23% of the calories come from protein, 27% from carbs and 49% from fat. That works out to about 236 calories per 100 g.
Based on the Atwater factors: 4 calories per gram of protein and carbohydrate, and 9 calories per gram of fat.
| Portion | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 sandwich (220 g) | 520 kcal | 30 g | 35 g | 28 g |
| 100 g | 236 kcal | 13.6 g | 15.9 g | 12.7 g |
| 200 g | 473 kcal | 27.3 g | 31.8 g | 25.5 g |
| Half serving | 260 kcal | 15 g | 17.5 g | 14 g |
Values are estimates for a typical serving and vary by preparation. Not medical or dietary advice.
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