Tuna protein mac
A tuna-noodle shortcut: add a pouch of tuna to a high-protein mac and cheese.
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Per serving (label-verified products): 64 g protein · 360 calories · 17.8 g protein per 100 calories. That score would place #33 among the 150 products on The Hoard Board.
Ingredients (1 serving)
- 1 serving (1 cup, as labeled) Legendary Foods Protein Pasta Plus – Mac & Cheese (47g) Buy on Amazon(paid link)
- 1 pouch StarKist Light Tuna in Water (2.6 oz pouch) Buy on Amazon(paid link)
- Black pepper
- Optional: red pepper flakes or garlic powder
Steps
- Prepare the pasta following the package directions.
- Stir in the tuna while the pasta is hot.
- Season with pepper and any spices you like.
Use the albacore pouch instead if you prefer it; the numbers will change slightly (see the leaderboard).
Nutrition
| Ingredient | Amount | Protein | Calories | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legendary Foods Protein Pasta Plus – Mac & Cheese (47g) Buy on Amazon(paid link) | 1 × label serving | 47 g | 290 | label |
| StarKist Light Tuna in Water (2.6 oz pouch) Buy on Amazon(paid link) | 1 × label serving | 17 g | 70 | label |
| Total (label-verified products only) | 64 g | 360 |
Protein and calories for each product come from the brand's published label (linked), multiplied by the amount used. Protein per 100 calories = total protein ÷ total calories × 100. Not counted: spices. Their calories can't be verified from a product label, so they are left out of the totals.
Cost per serving: not shown, because we haven't confirmed a price for every product in this recipe yet.
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Disclaimer: Nutrition numbers come from manufacturer labels on the dates shown on the leaderboard and can change. Totals cover only the listed products, not optional or pantry ingredients. Check your labels and allergens. This recipe is general information only and is not medical, dietary or health advice.