McKenna's Egg Salad Pita Recipe
McKenna's Egg Salad Pita has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Riboflavin.
The food contains 44g 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 17.5 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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".
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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also very high in Selenium, an important antioxidant especially in combination with Vitamin E. Given that this is also average in Vitamin E, it is qualifies as good food source.
Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 28, for McKenna's Egg Salad Pita, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 21% | |
| Calories from Fat | 27% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Why this is good for you
- Very high in Protein
- High in Vitamin A
- High in Riboflavin
- High in Dietary Fiber
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- High in Sodium
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1225 IU | 24.5% | ||
| Vitamin C | 7.1 mg | 11.9% | ||
| Vitamin D | 26 IU | 6.5% | ||
| Vitamin E | 1.7 mg | 5.8% | ||
| Thiamin | 0.29 mg | 19.4% | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.36 mg | 21.1% | ||
| Niacin | 2.3 mg | 11.3% | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 0.34 mg | 17.1% | ||
| Folate | 74.8 mcg | 18.7% | ||
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg | 8.3% | ||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.3 mg | 12.9% |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 62 mg | 6.2% | ||
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | ||
| Magnesium | 59.2 mg | 14.8% | ||
| Phosphorus | 237 mg | 23.7% | ||
| Potassium | 374 mg | 10.7% | ||
| Sodium | 683.7 mg | 28.5% | ||
| Zinc | 1.7 mg | 11.3% | ||
| Copper | 0.24 mg | 11.9% | ||
| Manganese | 1.3 mg | 63.7% | ||
| Selenium | 45 mcg | 64.3% |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 44 g | 14.7% | ||
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 26% | ||
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10.3 g | 15.8% | ||
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | ||
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3 g 15.8%
Saturated Fat 2.4 g 12%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 216 mg 72%
Sodium 683.7 mg 28.5%
Total Carbohydrates 44 g 14.7%
Dietary Fiber 6.5 g26%
Sugars 0.9 g
Protein 17.5 g 35%
Vitamin A 24.5% Vitamin C 11.9%
Calcium 6.2% Iron 19%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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