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Broccoli Tofu Pitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Broccoli Tofu Pitas Recipe

Broccoli Tofu Pitas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 28.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 7.2 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is high in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 86, for Broccoli Tofu Pitas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat51%
 Calories from Carbs27%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C39.6 mg66%
Thiamin0.45 mg30%
Niacin11.2 mg56%
Vitamin B60.26 mg13%
Folate156 mcg39%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium1120 mg112%
Iron7.2 mg40%
Magnesium128 mg32%
Potassium469 mg13.4%
Sodium363 mg15.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.4 g9.5%
Dietary Fiber4.7 g18.8%
Sugars3.7 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.5 g47%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat24.3 g37.4%
Saturated Fat3.1 g15.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 404 Calories from Fat 219

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 24.3 g 37.4%

Saturated Fat 3.1 g 15.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 5 mg 1.7%

Sodium 363 mg 15.1%

Total Carbohydrates 28.4 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.7 g18.8%

Sugars 3.7 g

Protein 23.5 g 47%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 66%

Calcium 112% Iron 40%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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