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Easy Chicken Gyro - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Chicken Gyro Recipe

Easy Chicken Gyro has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 39.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 30.3 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

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 5.22 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. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.

It belongs to Greek cuisine. 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 65, for Easy Chicken Gyro, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein27%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C21.6 mg36%
Thiamin0.6 mg40%
Niacin25 mg125%
Vitamin B60.68 mg34%
Folate188 mcg47%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium130 mg13%
Iron5.2 mg29%
Magnesium68 mg17%
Potassium472 mg13.5%
Sodium437 mg18.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate39.3 g13.1%
Dietary Fiber3.7 g14.8%
Sugars5.9 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein30.3 g60.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat18.3 g28.2%
Saturated Fat5.6 g28%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 441 Calories from Fat 165

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18.3 g 28.2%

Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 71 mg 23.7%

Sodium 437 mg 18.2%

Total Carbohydrates 39.3 g 13.1%

Dietary Fiber 3.7 g14.8%

Sugars 5.9 g

Protein 30.3 g 60.6%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 36%

Calcium 13% Iron 29%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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