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Falafel Pitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Falafel Pitas Recipe

Falafel Pitas has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 47.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 9.3 gms of protein, it is average 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. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 Mediterranean cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 83, for Falafel Pitas, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat14%
 Calories from Carbs72%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • High in Thiamin
  • No Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A465 IU9.3%
Vitamin C104.3 mg173.8%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.26 mg0.87%
Thiamin0.45 mg29.8%
Riboflavin0.27 mg16.1%
Niacin3.8 mg19.1%
Vitamin B60.22 mg10.8%
Folate104.4 mcg26.1%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.6 mg6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium82 mg8.2%
Iron2.8 mg15.4%
Magnesium48.8 mg12.2%
Phosphorus133 mg13.3%
Potassium490.5 mg14%
Sodium378.1 mg15.8%
Zinc1 mg6.9%
Copper0.26 mg13.2%
Manganese0.59 mg29.4%
Selenium16.9 mcg24.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate47.9 g16%
Dietary Fiber3.2 g12.8%
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein9.3 g18.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.1 g6.3%
Saturated Fat0.6 g3%
Monounsaturated Fat1.8 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.1 g 6.3%

Saturated Fat 0.6 g 3%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 378.1 mg 15.8%

Total Carbohydrates 47.9 g 16%

Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 9.3 g 18.6%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 173.8%

Calcium 8.2% Iron 15.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=189982 Embed Table:

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