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Pita's Candied Yams - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Pita's Candied Yams Recipe

Pita's Candied Yams has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin C.

The food contains 116.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and very high 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 3.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Pita's Candied Yams has been given a composite ranking of 46, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein2%
 Calories from Fat23%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A286.5 IU5.7%Top 30%High
Retinol48.8 mcg
Vitamin C11.9 mg19.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin D4.2 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.38 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.38 mg19.2%Top 10%Very High
Folate14.2 mcg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.38 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium28.5 mg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron0.77 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus42.3 mg4.2%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium0.38 mg0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium67.4 mg2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Zinc0.38 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0.77 mg38.5%Top 10%Very High
Selenium1.2 mcg1.6%Bottom 30%Low

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate44.7 g14.9%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.9%Top 10%Very High
Sugars21.9 g
Glucose2.3 mg
Fructose1.9 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1.4 g2.8%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat6 g9.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.7 g18.7%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 605 Calories from Fat 141

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15.7 g 24.2%

Saturated Fat 9.7 g 48.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.6 mg 13.5%

Sodium 175.3 mg 7.3%

Total Carbohydrates 116.2 g 38.7%

Dietary Fiber 8.4 g33.6%

Sugars 57 g

Protein 3.7 g 7.4%

Vitamin A 14.9% Vitamin C 51.7%

Calcium 7.4% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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