Directions
1. Strain and rinse 1 ounce canned tuna.
2. Mix tuna with mayonnaise, and spread over 1 slice of bread
3. Top with 1 lettuce leaf and second slice of bread
Low-protein tuna-salad sandwich
The following recipe is a nice alternative for individuals on a low-protein diet. Additionally, this sandwich is low-potassium and low-phosphorus
Ingredients
- 2 Slice white sandwich bread
- 1/4 Can (1oz) canned low-sodium tuna, packed in water
- 1 Tbsp low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 leaf lettuce
Nutrient Analysis
- Calories: 318 KCal
- Protein: 10 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fibre: 2 g
- Total Fat: 13 g
- Sodium: 569 mg
- Phosphorus: 120 mg
- Potassium: 142 mg
Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis
Servings per recipe: 1
Renal and Diabetic Exchanges
Renal:
2 starch
1 protein
Diabetic:
2.5 Carbohydrate choices
What is one exchange?
- 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
- 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
- 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
- 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup
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