Ingredient

Tuna Salad

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Source

Animal-derived

Allergen

Role in food

Tuna salad is primarily used as a prepared food item, often sold in delis …

What it is

Tuna salad is a mixture typically made from canned tuna, mayonnaise, and often includes ingredients like celery, onion, relish, or seasonings. The tuna is usually flaked or chopped and combined with the other ingredients to create a salad-like consistency. It is commonly found in delis and as a filling for sandwiches and wraps.

Why it's used

Tuna salad is primarily used as a prepared food item, often sold in delis or as a sandwich filling. Manufacturers create it as a ready-to-eat product for consumers. It is also sometimes used as a component in pasta salads or served as a standalone dish.

Health notes

Tuna salad is a food product and not an additive subject to FDA regulation as GRAS or an approved additive. Consumption of tuna salad contributes to intake of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. However, tuna can contain mercury, and the FDA and EPA advise limiting consumption of certain types of tuna, especially for pregnant women and young children, due to mercury levels. Tuna is not evaluated by JECFA or EFSA as it is a whole food.

Allergen info

Tuna is a fish, which is one of the 9 FDA major allergens. Tuna salad is not a source of gluten.

Products containing Tuna Salad

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Walgreens Co. Traditional Tuna Salad Sandwich, Traditional Tuna Salad Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 35% DV per serving 198kcal 13.2Protein 7.0Fat 22.5Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Pasta Salad, Tuna, Penne Other Deli 250kcal 10Protein 8Fat 33Carbs Green Cuisine LLC Tuna Salad Wrap Prepared Wraps and Burittos 254kcal 9.9Protein 14.8Fat 20.4Carbs Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, LLC Tuna Salad On Croissant Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 32% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 45% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 25% DV per serving 273kcal 11.8Protein 18.7Fat 16.0Carbs Renaissance Food Group, LLC Tuna Salad On Multigrain Bread Wraps & Sandwiches Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 42% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 33% DV per serving 149kcal 15.3Protein 2.9Fat 16.2Carbs Gilbert Foods LLC. Tuna Salad Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 38% DV per serving 214kcal 9.3Protein 8.8Fat 24.2Carbs B & B Fringe Corporation Tuna Power Lemon Tuna Salad With Greens, Cucumber & House-Made Peanut Dressing, Tuna Pickles, Olives, Peppers & Relishes 91kcal 8.7Protein 5.0Fat 4.2Carbs Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc. Tuna Salad Deli Salads High in sodium — 22% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving High in cholesterol — 27% DV per serving 218kcal 14.1Protein 16.9Fat 2.8Carbs Udi, The Sandwichman, Inc. Tuna Salad Wedge Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 28% DV per serving 195kcal 10.9Protein 6.3Fat 24.1Carbs Papa John's Salads & Produce Tuna Penne Pasta Salad Deli Salads 250kcal 10Protein 8Fat 33Carbs Walgreens Co. Tuna Salad Triangle On Wheat Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 26% DV per serving High in saturated fat — 20% DV per serving 317kcal 10.1Protein 19.4Fat 25.2Carbs FRESH IDEATION FOOD GROUP LLC Tuna Salad Multigrain Prepared Subs & Sandwiches High in sodium — 25% DV per serving 192kcal 13.2Protein 9.9Fat 14.1Carbs

Last updated: September 28, 2026

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