Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo by Starkist scores 9/10 for Muscle Building based on excellent protein per calorie ratio.
Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo by Starkist provides 95 calories, 20.3g protein, 1.4g fat, and 1.4g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 21.4g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Muscle Building, Weight Loss, Blood Sugar health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓High in protein with 20.3g per 100g — one of the most protein-dense options in its category.
- ✓Very low calorie density at just 95 kcal per 100g, making it a good choice for volume eating.
- ✓Very low in saturated fat (0.7g per 100g), which is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
- ⚠High sodium content (838mg per 100g) — watch intake if monitoring blood pressure.
Deep Analysis
Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo by Starkist sits near the middle of the canned tuna category with 95 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 95 kcal per 100g (category avg: 126)
- •Protein: 20.3g per 100g (category avg: 22.8g)
- •Fiber: 0.7g per 100g (category avg: 1.0g)
- •Saturated fat: 0.7g per 100g
- •Sodium: 838mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for athletes or anyone prioritizing protein intake, people managing calorie intake or on a weight loss plan, people managing blood sugar levels.
Watch Out
- ⚠Sodium at 838mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1676mg — roughly 73% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Tuna Creations Hot Buffalo doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the canned tuna category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
_Light tuna_, cayenne pepper sauce (aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar, water, salt, garlic powder), buffalo sauce (water, hot sauce powder [aged cayenne red peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic, maltodextrin], yeast extract, paprika, garlic powder, citric acid, extractives of paprika, sodium diacetate, spices, salt), vinegar, water, modified corn starch, xanthan gum, citrus fiber.