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shwarma - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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shwarma Recipe

shwarma has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 63.8g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high 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 36.7 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average 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 gives a good yield of Iron at 3.62 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. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also a very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 65, for shwarma, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat31%
 Calories from Carbs44%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Vitamin C
  • High in Riboflavin
  • Very high in Thiamin

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A980 IU19.6%
Vitamin C15.6 mg26%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.1 mg3.6%
Thiamin0.56 mg37%
Riboflavin0.41 mg24.4%
Niacin17.7 mg88.6%
Vitamin B60.85 mg42.6%
Folate134.8 mcg33.7%
Vitamin B120.51 mcg8.5%
Pantothenic Acid1.6 mg16.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium118 mg11.8%
Iron3.6 mg20.1%
Magnesium74.8 mg18.7%
Phosphorus394 mg39.4%
Potassium825.2 mg23.6%
Sodium787.5 mg32.8%
Zinc1.9 mg12.5%
Copper0.27 mg13.7%
Manganese0.76 mg37.8%
Selenium39.1 mcg55.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate63.8 g21.3%
Dietary Fiber3.3 g13.2%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein36.7 g73.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat19.9 g30.6%
Saturated Fat5.6 g28%
Monounsaturated Fat7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 586 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 19.9 g 30.6%

Saturated Fat 5.6 g 28%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 75.5 mg 25.2%

Sodium 787.5 mg 32.8%

Total Carbohydrates 63.8 g 21.3%

Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 36.7 g 73.4%

Vitamin A 19.6% Vitamin C 26%

Calcium 11.8% Iron 20.1%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=352202 Embed Table:

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