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Greek Melt - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Greek Melt Recipe

Greek Melt has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 58g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average in complex carbs and average 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 22 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

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 5.4 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 very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Greek cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 63, for Greek Melt, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs39%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber
  • Very high in Calcium
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A11000 IU220%
Vitamin C72 mg120%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium500 mg50%
Iron5.4 mg30%
Potassium1300 mg37.1%
Sodium1710 mg71.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate58 g19.3%
Dietary Fiber8 g32%
Sugars16 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein22 g44%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat30 g46.2%
Saturated Fat12 g60%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 560 Calories from Fat 270

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 30 g 46.2%

Saturated Fat 12 g 60%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 60 mg 20%

Sodium 1710 mg 71.3%

Total Carbohydrates 58 g 19.3%

Dietary Fiber 8 g32%

Sugars 16 g

Protein 22 g 44%

Vitamin A 220% Vitamin C 120%

Calcium 50% Iron 30%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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