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Breakfast Pitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Breakfast Pitas Recipe

Breakfast Pitas has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 38.1g 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 40.6 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.

Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average 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.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 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 a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Breakfast Pitas has been given a composite ranking of 13, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat54%
 Calories from Carbs22%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • High in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin D
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Riboflavin

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.34 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol98 mcg
Vitamin C7.4 mg12.4%Top 30%High
Vitamin D33.4 IU8.4%Top 10%Very High
Thiamin0.34 mg22.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0.34 mg19.9%Top 10%Very High
Niacin2 mg10.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60.34 mg16.9%Top 30%High
Folate40.2 mcg10.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid16.9 mcg
Vitamin B120.34 mcg5.6%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.68 mg6.8%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium108.1 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Iron1.4 mg7.5%Top 30%High
Magnesium17.9 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus184.1 mg18.4%Top 30%High
Potassium179.1 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Sodium252.4 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc1.4 mg9%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium25 mcg35.7%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.9 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.74 g3%Mid 40%Average
Sugars1 g
Glucose0.3 mg
Fructose0.3 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.7 g27.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0.3 mg
Threonine0.7 mg
Isoleucine0.7 mg
Leucine0.7 mg
Lysine1 mg
Methionine0.3 mg
Cystine0.3 mg
Phenylalanine0.7 mg
Tyrosine0.3 mg
Valine0.7 mg
Arginine0.7 mg
Histidine0.3 mg
Alanine0.7 mg
Aspartic Acid1 mg
Glutamic Acid2.7 mg
Glycine0.7 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.7 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13.8 g21.2%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat6.8 g33.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.4 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 689 Calories from Fat 366

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 40.7 g 62.6%

Saturated Fat 20 g 100%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 402.6 mg 134.2%

Sodium 747.2 mg 31.1%

Total Carbohydrates 38.1 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%

Sugars 2.9 g

Protein 40.6 g 81.2%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 36.7%

Calcium 32% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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