Nerdymamma.com Quick Teriyaki Tuna & Noodle Stir-fry Lettuce Wraps Recipes Recipe

Total time: 5 minutes

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Net Carbs are 15% of calories per serving, at 46g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Nerdymamma.com Quick Teriyaki Tuna & Noodle Stir-fry Lettuce Wraps Recipes Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 15% of calories per serving, at 46g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 29%. At 669mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • Since this food is a sandwich or a wrap, it might come with a bun or similar bread item. Remove the sandwich bun to significantly reduce the amount of net carbs and calories. Eliminating breads from a meal can make it more keto-friendly. A single slice of bread contains at least 75 calories and 15g of carbohydrates; a single English muffin usually has 120 calories and 25g of carbohydrates; the average bagel has 350 calories and 50g of carbohydrates; a regular tortilla has 470 calories and 98g of carbohydrates.

Nerdymamma.com Quick Teriyaki Tuna & Noodle Stir-fry Lettuce Wraps Recipes Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 178 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 300
Total Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
Monounsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 13mg
Sodium: 669mg
Total Carbohydrates: 47g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Protein: 16g
Calcium: 28mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 219mg Vitamin A: 57mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 12-oz can Bumble Bee® Solid White Albacore Tuna
  • 2 tblspn soy sauce
  • 2 tblspn teriyaki sauce
  • ¼ cup julienned carrots
  • 2 tspn sesame seeds
  • ½ tspn salt
  • 1 tblspn minced garlic
  • 6-8 romaine lettuce leaves, washed and dried
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 large package uncooked rice noodles (the tiny ones, not the fat, flat ones)

Instructions

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