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Easy Pita Turkey Tacos - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Pita Turkey Tacos Recipe

Easy Pita Turkey Tacos has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 48.8g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 14.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

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

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. 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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican 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 50, for Easy Pita Turkey Tacos, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat17%
 Calories from Carbs64%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Niacin
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • High in Iron
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A430.3 IU8.6%Top 30%High
Retinol6.8 mcg
Vitamin C3 mg5.1%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D4.5 IU1.1%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0.76 mg50.5%Top 10%Very High
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin5.3 mg26.5%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate108.3 mcg27.1%Top 10%Very High
Folic Acid72.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.76 mg7.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium18.2 mg1.8%Mid 40%Average
Iron3 mg16.8%Top 10%Very High
Magnesium19.7 mg4.9%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus126.5 mg12.7%Mid 40%Average
Potassium156.8 mg4.5%Mid 40%Average
Sodium563.6 mg23.5%Top 10%Very High
Zinc1.5 mg10.1%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium23.5 mcg33.5%Top 10%Very High

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate37 g12.3%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11.2 g22.4%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.8 mg
Isoleucine0.8 mg
Leucine0.8 mg
Lysine0.8 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.8 mg
Tyrosine0.8 mg
Valine0.8 mg
Arginine0.8 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.8 mg
Aspartic Acid0.8 mg
Glutamic Acid3 mg
Glycine0.8 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.8 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.3 g6.6%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat0.98 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.8 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 313 Calories from Fat 52

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 5.7 g 8.8%

Saturated Fat 1.3 g 6.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35.8 mg 11.9%

Sodium 744 mg 31%

Total Carbohydrates 48.8 g 16.3%

Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 14.8 g 29.6%

Vitamin A 11.4% Vitamin C 6.7%

Calcium 2.4% Iron 22.2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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