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Spicy Beef Pitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Spicy Beef Pitas Recipe

Spicy Beef Pitas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 37.6g 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. With 27.2 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's average MUFA and low PUFA.

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.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 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a high 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 65, for Spicy Beef Pitas, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat43%
 Calories from Carbs33%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Vitamin B12

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A424.1 IU8.5%Top 30%High
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C18.3 mg30.5%Top 30%High
Vitamin D2.2 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin3.6 mg17.9%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60.45 mg22.3%Top 10%Very High
Folate39.3 mcg9.8%Top 30%High
Folic Acid22.3 mcg
Vitamin B120.89 mcg14.9%Top 10%Very High
Pantothenic Acid0.45 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium37.1 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Iron2.2 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Magnesium19.6 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus120.5 mg12.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium228.6 mg6.5%Top 30%High
Sodium178 mg7.4%Mid 40%Average
Zinc2.7 mg17.9%Top 10%Very High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium15.6 mcg22.3%Top 30%High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate16.8 g5.6%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.98 g3.9%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1.2 g
Glucose0.4 mg
Fructose0.4 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.1 g24.3%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.4 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.9 mg
Methionine0.4 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0.9 mg
Histidine0.4 mg
Alanine0.9 mg
Aspartic Acid0.9 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0.9 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.4 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.5 g14.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat3.2 g16.1%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash0.9 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 458 Calories from Fat 192

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 21.3 g 32.8%

Saturated Fat 7.2 g 36%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 77.1 mg 25.7%

Sodium 398.8 mg 16.6%

Total Carbohydrates 37.6 g 12.5%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 2.7 g

Protein 27.2 g 54.4%

Vitamin A 19% Vitamin C 68.3%

Calcium 8.3% Iron 27.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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