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Grilled Mini Mexican Pitas - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grilled Mini Mexican Pitas Recipe

Grilled Mini Mexican Pitas has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Folate.

The food contains 46g 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 20.4 gms of protein, it is 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 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 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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Grilled Mini Mexican Pitas has been given a composite ranking of 60, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs42%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Dietary Fiber
  • High in Calcium
  • High in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A242.5 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Retinol39.2 mcg
Vitamin C3.8 mg6.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.8 IU0.9%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin2.2 mg10.8%Top 30%High
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate62.4 mcg15.6%Top 30%High
Folic Acid24.7 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.54 mg5.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium143.5 mg14.4%Top 10%Very High
Iron1.1 mg6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium24.7 mg6.2%Top 30%High
Phosphorus133.3 mg13.3%Top 30%High
Potassium254.8 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Sodium500.1 mg20.8%Top 30%High
Zinc1.1 mg7.2%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium10.8 mcg15.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.7 g8.2%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber3.8 g15.3%Top 10%Very High
Sugars1.7 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g21.9%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0.5 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid2.2 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat10.6 g16.3%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4 g19.9%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat4.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1.1 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.2 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 435 Calories from Fat 177

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.7 g 30.3%

Saturated Fat 7.4 g 37%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 29.6 mg 9.9%

Sodium 930.1 mg 38.8%

Total Carbohydrates 46 g 15.3%

Dietary Fiber 7.1 g28.4%

Sugars 3.2 g

Protein 20.4 g 40.8%

Vitamin A 9% Vitamin C 11.7%

Calcium 26.7% Iron 11.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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