2 serving of spicy tuna melt contains 1000 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 24% carbs, 41% fat, and 36% protein. This is a good source of protein (163% of your Daily Value), fiber (34% of your Daily Value), and potassium (21% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 8 minutes
Ingredients
Cheddar cheese 2 oz or 57g
Crushed red pepper flakes 2 tsp or 0.6g
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400° and line a small sheet pan with foil for easy cleanup.
- In a bowl, mix the drained tuna with the mayonnaise, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes until evenly combined.
- Split the English muffin and toast both halves until lightly browned.
- Spread the tuna mixture over the toasted muffin halves, then top evenly with the cheese.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and starting to brown at the edges and the muffins are crisp, about 5–8 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
For 2 serving of spicy tuna melt (553g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 1000 | |
| Fats | 46g | 60% |
| Saturated fats | 15g | 77% |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1840mg | 80% |
| Carbs | 61g | 22% |
| Net carbs | 51g | |
| Fiber | 9g | 34% |
| Sugar | 11g | |
| Protein | 91g | |
| Calcium | 796mg | 80% |
| Iron | 9mg | 113% |
| Potassium | 990mg | 21% |
| Vitamin D | 4μg | 29% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 54μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 138mg | 25% |
| Copper | 1mg | 61% |
| Fluoride | 81μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 97μg | 24% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 190mg | 45% |
| Manganese | 2mg | 108% |
| Niacin | 38mg | 238% |
| Pantothenic acid | 2mg | 37% |
| Phosphorus | 1131mg | 162% |
| Retinol | 205μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 1mg | 51% |
| Selenium | 304μg | 553% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.5mg | 41% |
| Vitamin A IU | 776IU | |
| Vitamin A | 210μg | 23% |
| Vitamin B12 | 9μg | 373% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 111% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0.1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 171IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 4μg | |
| Vitamin E | 3mg | 20% |
| Vitamin K | 49μg | 41% |
| Zinc | 7mg | 59% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 11g | |
| Sucrose | 0.2g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0.1g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 0g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 15g | 77% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 15g | |
| Trans fats | 1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 2g | |
| Total omega 6 | 11g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 2g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 1g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 5g | |
| Arginine | 5g | |
| Aspartic acid | 8g | |
| Cystine | 1g | |
| Glutamic acid | 16g | |
| Glycine | 4g | |
| Histidine | 2g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 4g | |
| Leucine | 7g | |
| Lysine | 7g | |
| Methionine | 2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 4g | |
| Proline | 5g | |
| Serine | 4g | |
| Threonine | 4g | |
| Tryptophan | 1g | |
| Tyrosine | 3g | |
| Valine | 5g | |




