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Chicken Gyros - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Chicken Gyros Recipe

Chicken Gyros has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Niacin.

The food contains 5.5g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. With 17.7 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 average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average 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. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for Chicken Gyros, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs13%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A96.2 IU1.9%Mid 40%Average
Retinol16.3 mcg
Vitamin C0.96 mg1.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.3 IU1.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.4 mg16.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.8 mcg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.48 mg4.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium45.2 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.48 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium16.8 mg4.2%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus97.1 mg9.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium175.5 mg5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium36.2 mg1.5%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium6.7 mcg9.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate2.64 g0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Dietary Fiber0.14 g0.58%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars2 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8.5 g17%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.5 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0.5 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid1.4 mg
Glycine0.5 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.2 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 173 Calories from Fat 79

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8.7 g 13.4%

Saturated Fat 3.2 g 16%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 54.3 mg 18.1%

Sodium 75.3 mg 3.1%

Total Carbohydrates 5.5 g 1.8%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 4.1 g

Protein 17.7 g 35.4%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 3.3%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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