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.
Calories from Protein | 40% | |
Calories from Fat | 8% | |
Calories from Carbs | 52% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 805 IU | 16.1% | ||
Vitamin C | 9.8 mg | 16.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Vitamin E | 1.3 mg | 4.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.3 mg | 20.1% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.16 mg | 9.6% | ||
Niacin | 13.4 mg | 67.1% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.53 mg | 26.6% | ||
Folate | 66 mcg | 16.5% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 2.5 mcg | 42.4% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.97 mg | 9.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 36 mg | 3.6% | ||
Iron | 3.7 mg | 20.8% | ||
Magnesium | 78.8 mg | 19.7% | ||
Phosphorus | 283 mg | 28.3% | ||
Potassium | 518 mg | 14.8% | ||
Sodium | 633.4 mg | 26.4% | ||
Zinc | 1.8 mg | 12% | ||
Copper | 0.3 mg | 15.1% | ||
Manganese | 1.3 mg | 66.3% | ||
Selenium | 96.7 mcg | 138.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 12.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 23.2% | ||
Sugars | 0.8 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 28.9 g | 57.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.6 g | 4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1 g |
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
Per Serving | Calories 171
Protein 11.8 g | Carbs 18.6 g | Fat 5.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 338
Protein 19.6 g | Carbs 27.5 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 259
Protein 21.4 g | Carbs 40.8 g | Fat 2.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 276
Protein 24.9 g | Carbs 32.9 g | Fat 8.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 157
Protein 17.5 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 6.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 138
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 471
Protein 39 g | Carbs 57.2 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 321
Protein 39.9 g | Carbs 1.8 g | Fat 16.1 g