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Cucumber and Bean Pita Recipe

Cucumber and Bean Pita has a average-calorie, high-carb, low-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C, Thiamin and Folate.

The food contains 54.6g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 13.5 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 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 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.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable 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 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 84, for Cucumber and Bean Pita, and we advise that this food on a regular basis.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat8%
 Calories from Carbs74%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Thiamin
  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Dietary Fiber

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A870 IU17.4%
Vitamin C12.4 mg20.6%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.36 mg1.2%
Thiamin0.59 mg39.3%
Riboflavin0.3 mg17.4%
Niacin3.5 mg17.7%
Vitamin B60.16 mg7.9%
Folate198.8 mcg49.7%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.72 mg7.2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium94 mg9.4%
Iron3.5 mg19.7%
Magnesium76.4 mg19.1%
Phosphorus203 mg20.3%
Potassium580.4 mg16.6%
Sodium437.1 mg18.2%
Zinc1.5 mg9.7%
Copper0.33 mg16.6%
Manganese0.81 mg40.7%
Selenium17.4 mcg24.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate54.6 g18.2%
Dietary Fiber8.5 g34%
Sugars1.5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein13.5 g27%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2.5 g3.8%
Saturated Fat0.3 g1.5%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2.5 g 3.8%

Saturated Fat 0.3 g 1.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0.2 mg 0.07%

Sodium 437.1 mg 18.2%

Total Carbohydrates 54.6 g 18.2%

Dietary Fiber 8.5 g34%

Sugars 1.5 g

Protein 13.5 g 27%

Vitamin A 17.4% Vitamin C 20.6%

Calcium 9.4% Iron 19.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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