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Quick Spinach Egg Pita - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Quick Spinach Egg Pita Recipe

Quick Spinach Egg Pita has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.

The food contains 30.9g 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 16.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

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 8.28 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 a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 70, for Quick Spinach Egg Pita, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein22%
 Calories from Fat35%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin
  • High in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A19320 IU386.4%
Vitamin C23.4 mg39%
Vitamin D21.2 IU5.3%
Vitamin E2.9 mg9.6%
Thiamin0.34 mg22.9%
Riboflavin0.75 mg43.9%
Niacin1.9 mg9.6%
Vitamin B60.68 mg34.1%
Folate304.4 mcg76.1%
Vitamin B120.53 mcg8.8%
Pantothenic Acid1.3 mg12.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium328 mg32.8%
Iron8.3 mg46%
Magnesium193.6 mg48.4%
Phosphorus298 mg29.8%
Potassium1 mg0%
Sodium523.2 mg21.8%
Zinc2.6 mg17.6%
Copper0.44 mg22.1%
Manganese2.3 mg116.7%
Selenium31.1 mcg44.4%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate30.9 g10.3%
Dietary Fiber7.2 g28.8%
Sugars2.1 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein16.4 g32.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11.4 g17.5%
Saturated Fat2.9 g14.5%
Monounsaturated Fat3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.9 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11.4 g 17.5%

Saturated Fat 2.9 g 14.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 216.4 mg 72.1%

Sodium 523.2 mg 21.8%

Total Carbohydrates 30.9 g 10.3%

Dietary Fiber 7.2 g28.8%

Sugars 2.1 g

Protein 16.4 g 32.8%

Vitamin A 386.4% Vitamin C 39%

Calcium 32.8% Iron 46%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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