Diet Food Reviews
Bumble Bee Spicy Thai Chili Sensations
By: | Mar 31, 2008
Bumble Bee totally flipped the concept of tuna upside down with the Spicy Thai Chili Sensations. The Sensations concept is like a Tuna upgraded. Instead of the traditional canned stuff packed in water or oil, this comes in a can with a no-mess, no-fuss, easy to peel open foil lid. The tuna is already seasoned and there is little or no liquid - anybody who has ever had tuna juice spill all over the counter, clothes and stank up the office knows that this is a big deal.
While that's good, what's even better is the flavor. Forget traditional tuna. Forget having to mix it with mayo and all other types of condiments to get it moist and tasty. Bumble Bee did all the work for you and when you try the Spicy Thai Chili, you'll go wowza (not just wow)! Read the name again slowly so you'll notice that all 3 words (spicy, thai and chili), are synonyms for muy caliente ... hot! Although I'm a lightweight when it comes to spicy foods, I must say that I loved every bite of it. The 'heat factor' was manageable (for me) and seemed to just make the flavor all that much better.
One can (5 ounces) provides 190 calories, 8 grams of total fat (13% of the RDA, but only 1.0 gram of saturated fat (5% of the RDA). There is also 14% of the RDA for cholesterol, 23% of the RDA for sodium (550 mg), 17 grams of protein and 11 grams of total carbohydrates (1 gram of fiber and 10 grams of sugar). Bumble Bee Sensations also contains 166% of the daily value for omega-3 fats per serving. Hello!
If you are watching the sodium in your diet, then take note of the amount. One can cost $1.29 at the time of purchase, and it is well worth it because this can be a part of so many quick lunch ideas. I paired this with a slice of bread, a small home-made salad, and I was full until dinner. Will I buy it again? I already went back and stocked up!
See more on: Seafood
, fish
| 11 Comments
11 Comments
Leave a comment
Recent Reviews
What We're Cooking
- Weekly Healthy Meals & Menu Plan. Gear up for the Holidays
- Recipe for Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Apples
- Weekly Healthy Meal & Menu Plan Pre-Thanksgiving
- Simple Quick & Easy Tossed Salad
- Weekly Healthy Meal & Menu Plan for the Start of the Holiday Season
- Low Calorie Lunch: Bell Pepper Tuna Boat
Saving on Healthy Foods
Top 20 Tags
Recent Comments
Oh, that sounds SOOOOO good! I love tuna and I love spicy! Maybe my small town grocery will start stocking it in the next year or so....
Unfortunately, this spicy tuna was way too spicy for me! My tastebuds couldn't withstand the heat and I threw out at least half the container!
Hmmm, I'm tempted to buy these, but it depends on the price. Are they expensive - if so I'd rather just make my own mix with cheap tuna cans!
This spicy tuna is so good and I don't even really like tuna fish! It is verrry spicy though. Too bad the other flavors (tomato & lemon pepper) are not so great. I wish these were $1.29 in my area. They are usually $2+ each in my area. I stock up if they go on sale though.
I eat this several times a week...the best discovery at my grocer's a few months ago! Yum!!
wow, sounds very spicy. Love spicy food so will have to try it
wow, sounds very spicy. Love spicy food so will have to try it
I bought this the other day, and just tried it. For those who love all things spicy, this one is a definite keeper! Very good and really doesn't taste like your typical tuna!
Love it! Looking online to buy in bulk.. haha
I LOVE this stuff! It's quite spicy and I use to add a little low fat mayo to it. Try skipping the crackers and make a lettuce wrap!
I paired this with a cup of Minute Ready to Serve Brown Rice. Toss in a cold bottle of water on side for a beverage, and it was a tasty, filling and healthy quick lunch.