1 sandwich of mozzarella tuna melt sandwich contains 564 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 18% carbs, 51% fat, and 31% protein. This is a good source of protein (78% of your Daily Value), potassium (9% of your Daily Value), and calcium (42% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 sandwich
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 10 minutes
Ingredients
Dill ½ tsp or 0.09g
Lemon zest ½ tsp or 1g
Whole wheat bread 2 slice or 56g
Directions
- In a bowl, combine the drained tuna, dill, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until evenly mixed.
- Place both bread slices on a board. Spread the tuna mixture over one slice, right to the edges for even coverage.
- Top evenly with the shredded mozzarella, then close with the second slice of bread and press gently to secure.
- Heat half of the butter a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the sandwich 3–4 minutes per side until the bread is golden and the cheese is melted, adding the other half of the butter to the pan before flipping the sandwich.
- Transfer to a board, cut in half, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 sandwich of mozzarella tuna melt sandwich (267g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 564 | |
| Fats | 32g | 41% |
| Saturated fats | 19g | 95% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 1421mg | 62% |
| Carbs | 26g | 9% |
| Net carbs | 22g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Protein | 44g | |
| Calcium | 416mg | 42% |
| Iron | 4mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 444mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 2μg | 15% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0.1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 63μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 68mg | 12% |
| Copper | 0.2mg | 24% |
| Fluoride | 27μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 34μg | 8% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 85mg | 20% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 58% |
| Niacin | 17mg | 105% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 13% |
| Phosphorus | 496mg | 71% |
| Retinol | 261μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 120μg | 219% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 22% |
| Vitamin A IU | 982IU | |
| Vitamin A | 266μg | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4μg | 166% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 88IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 18% |
| Vitamin K | 8μg | 7% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 28% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 3g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 1g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 16g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 19g | 95% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.5g | |
| Total omega 6 | 1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.3g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.4g | |
| Glutamic acid | 7g | |
| Glycine | 2g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.5g | |
| Tyrosine | 2g | |
| Valine | 2g | |





