Tuna Melt has an estimated glycemic index of 52 (range 47 to 58), which is low, and a glycemic load of 17 per serving (medium). NutriOptio estimates one serving (1 sandwich) at 450 calories, with 25 g protein, 35 g carbohydrate and 25 g fat.
American cuisine · Non-Vegetarian. Serving: 1 sandwich.
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Typical ingredients: Tuna, mayonnaise, cheese, bread, butter, onion, salt, pepper
| Dish | GL / serving | kcal / serving |
|---|---|---|
| Cornbread | 16 | 180 |
| Hot Dog | 16 | 300 |
| Mac And Cheese | 16 | 300 |
| Macaroni And Cheese | 16 | 300 |
| Macaroni Salad | 16 | 350 |
NutriOptio estimates 450 calories in one serving (1 sandwich) of a typical tuna melt recipe. Your recipe and portion will change this.
A serving has an estimated glycemic load of 17, which is medium (10 or under is low, 20 or over is high). Portion size and what you eat it with matter. This is general information, not medical advice.
NutriOptio grades a typical tuna melt B on Nutri-Score, where A is the best and E the lowest nutritional quality.
Your recipe is not the typical one. Photograph your plate or describe it, and NutriOptio grades your actual portion for glycemic load, Nutri-Score and processing.
Open the NutriOptio web appThese are the values the NutriOptio app gave for a typical tuna melt in October 2026. They are AI estimates and can change as the app is updated; search the dish in the app for its current estimate. Calories and nutrients are NutriOptio's AI estimate for a typical recipe and portion. The glycemic index is NutriOptio's reference value for this dish, estimated from its carbohydrate ingredients; glycemic load is computed from it and the serving's carbohydrate. Home and restaurant versions vary, sometimes a lot. General information, not medical advice.
