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Tuna Pita - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Tuna Pita Recipe

Tuna Pita has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 38.4g 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 28.9 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.

Because of its low 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".

It a good source of Vitamin B6 and Vitamin B12.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 3.74 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 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 78, for Tuna Pita, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein40%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs52%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin B6
  • Very high in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • High in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A805 IU16.1%
Vitamin C9.8 mg16.3%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E1.3 mg4.3%
Thiamin0.3 mg20.1%
Riboflavin0.16 mg9.6%
Niacin13.4 mg67.1%
Vitamin B60.53 mg26.6%
Folate66 mcg16.5%
Vitamin B122.5 mcg42.4%
Pantothenic Acid0.97 mg9.7%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium36 mg3.6%
Iron3.7 mg20.8%
Magnesium78.8 mg19.7%
Phosphorus283 mg28.3%
Potassium518 mg14.8%
Sodium633.4 mg26.4%
Zinc1.8 mg12%
Copper0.3 mg15.1%
Manganese1.3 mg66.3%
Selenium96.7 mcg138.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38.4 g12.8%
Dietary Fiber5.8 g23.2%
Sugars0.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein28.9 g57.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.6 g4%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.6 g 4%

Saturated Fat 0.5 g 2.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25.5 mg 8.5%

Sodium 633.4 mg 26.4%

Total Carbohydrates 38.4 g 12.8%

Dietary Fiber 5.8 g23.2%

Sugars 0.8 g

Protein 28.9 g 57.8%

Vitamin A 16.1% Vitamin C 16.3%

Calcium 3.6% Iron 20.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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