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
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
I add one or all of some chopped apple(peel on), onion, and or celery