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Is tuna fish cake healthy?

Tuna fish cake costs about $2.03 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.
We've cooked it 2 times in our own kitchen this year.

By health goal

Lower LDL cholesterol
Good fit
For lower LDL cholesterol, canned tuna in tuna fish cake helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, canned tuna and eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, canned tuna and eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

2 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
✓
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
canned tuna
Fish: omega-3 fats, low in saturated fat.
American Heart Association

What goes in (per portion)

canned tuna
½ can
eggs
½
potato
½
corn
¼
green onion
¼ bunch
We usually serve it with spinach, avocado, okra.

Questions

Is tuna fish cake healthy?

Tuna fish cake costs about $2.03 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL cholesterol, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is tuna fish cake good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL cholesterol, canned tuna in tuna fish cake helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is tuna fish cake OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is tuna fish cake OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is tuna fish cake good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, canned tuna and eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is tuna fish cake high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, canned tuna and eggs in tuna fish cake help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does tuna fish cake cost to make at home?

About $2.03 a serving, or $8.11 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices, with pantry staples like soy sauce and oil counted at $0.40 a serving.

How can I make tuna fish cake healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

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General nutrition information, not medical advice, based on each dish's main ingredients as we cook it; sauces and salt vary by recipe. Prices are typical US grocery prices and vary by store.
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