⏱ 25 min totalGreek-Inspired Beef Pitas
Per 1 serving · 304 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein33g24% of calories
- Carbs42g30% of calories
- Fat28g46% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas (304 g) has 542 calories, with 33 g of protein, 42 g of carbohydrates and 28 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). It is high in protein (65% DV), dietary fiber (20% DV) and thiamine (23% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 47% and 28% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein65%
- Dietary fiber20%
- Thiamine23%
- Riboflavin (B2)30%
- Niacin44%
- Vitamin B651%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin K10%
- Folate (B9)11%
- Choline17%
- Calcium12%
- Potassium14%
- Magnesium19%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat47%
- Cholesterol28%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ lb Ground beef
¼ small Onion
½ cloves, minced Garlic
¼ tsp, ground Oregano- 🥄¼ dash Salt
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ medium whole Tomatoes
⅛ cup slices Cucumber
¼ tsp Dill weed
1 pita, large Whole wheat pita bread
¼ tbsp Olive oil
Directions
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 2
Sauté the beef, onion, and garlic for 8-10 minutes until the beef is no longer pink and the vegetables are tender, breaking up the beef into crumbles. Drain any excess fat and stir in oregano and salt.
- 3
In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, tomato, cucumber, dill, and salt to taste.
- 4
Spoon the beef mixture over each warmed pita bread and top with the yogurt sauce.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (304 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 20 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg | 7% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 12 μg | 10% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.4 mg | 30% |
| Niacin | 7 mg | 44% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1 mg | 51% |
| Folate (B9) | 44 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 3 μg | 120% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 28% |
| Choline | 94 mg | 17% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 5 mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 637 mg | 14% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 19% |
| Phosphorus | 395 mg | 56% |
| Zinc | 6 mg | 56% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 30% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 54% |
| Selenium | 51 μg | 93% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 33 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 151 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.4 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 26 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.4 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 5 g | — |
| Glycine | 2 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.3 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 2 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 791 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 13 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 2 g | — |
| Retinol | 5 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 542 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 103minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 65minCycling (moderate)
- 45minRunning (6 mph)
- 76minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas?
One serving of Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas (1 serving) has 542 calories, which works out to 178 calories per 100 g. That is about 27% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas high in protein?
It provides a solid 33 g of protein per serving (65% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 24% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 30% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas?
423 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Greek-Inspired Beef Pitas?
4.3 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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