Gyros
Moderate nutritional value
Greek grilled meat in pita with sauce.
Gyros is marinated pork or chicken cooked on a vertical spit, sliced thin and wrapped in warm pita with tomato, onion, tzatziki and often a few fries. It is high in protein, with carbohydrate from the pita and fat from the meat and the yogurt sauce. A 280 g gyros is about 615 kcal; skipping the fries inside and adding a Greek salad on the side keeps it lighter.
Macronutrients Distribution
Basic Nutritional Info
| Nutrient | Value | DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12g | 21.4% |
| Fat | 12g | 17.1% |
| Carbs | 18g | 6.0% |
| Simple Sugars | 6.3g | Estimate |
| Complex Carbs | 11.7g | Estimate |
| Water | 52g | 2.1% |
| Calories | 220 | 9.8% |
Glycemic Index
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Fatty Acids Composition
| Fatty Acid | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saturated | 2.57 | g | 12.8% |
| Monounsaturated | 6.68 | g | 26.7% |
| Polyunsaturated | 1.88 | g | 14.5% |
| Omega-3 | 0.564 | g | Estimate |
| EPA | 2 | mg | 0.2% |
| DHA | 7 | mg | 0.8% |
| Omega-6 | 1.316 | g | Estimate |
| Trans | 0.03 | g | 1.5% |
Antioxidants
Antioxidants (e.g. vitamin C, vitamin E, selenium, polyphenols, carotenoids) help protect cells from oxidative stress and support health. They are found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and some animal products.
Compounds with antioxidant activity. Vitamin C, E and selenium are included when present in the product.
| Compound | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 3.47 | mg |
| Vitamin E | 0.91 | mg |
| Selenium | 21.2 | mcg |
Vitamins
| Vitamin | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| vitamin A | 14.1 | mcg | 1.6% |
| vitamin B1 | 0.138 | mg | 11.5% |
| vitamin B2 | 0.18 | mg | 13.8% |
| vitamin B3 | 3.3 | mg | 20.6% |
| vitamin B6 | 0.236 | mg | 13.9% |
| vitamin B9 | 14.5 | mcg | 3.6% |
| vitamin B12 | 0.407 | mcg | 17.0% |
| vitamin C | 3.47 | mg | 3.9% |
| vitamin D | 0 (0 IU) | mcg | 0.0% |
| vitamin E | 0.911 | mg | 6.1% |
| vitamin K | 7.11 | mcg | 5.9% |
Minerals
| Mineral | Amount | Unit | DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| calcium | 61.8 | mg | 6.2% |
| iron | 1.12 | mg | 6.2% |
| magnesium | 26.8 | mg | 6.7% |
| phosphorus | 163 | mg | 23.3% |
| potassium | 255 | mg | 9.8% |
| sodium | 472 | mg | 20.5% |
| zinc | 1.26 | mg | 11.5% |
| copper | 0.111 | mg | 12.3% |
| manganese | 0.242 | mg | 10.5% |
| selenium | 21.2 | mcg | 38.5% |
Essential Amino Acids
| Amino Acid | Amount | Unit | DV | DIAAS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 335 | mg | 47.9% | 148% |
| Isoleucine | 551 | mg | 39.4% | 130% |
| Leucine | 987 | mg | 36.2% | 115% |
| Lysine | 936 | mg | 44.6% | 138% |
| Methionine | 464 | mg | 44.2% | 143% |
| Phenylalanine | 956 | mg | 54.6% | 165% |
| Threonine | 511 | mg | 48.7% | 145% |
| Tryptophan | 138 | mg | 49.3% | 148% |
| Valine | 590 | mg | 32.4% | 104% |
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Recipe
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- Chicken thighs or pork, sliced 500 g
- Greek yogurt 3 tbsp
- Garlic, minced 3 cloves
- Olive oil 3 tbsp
- Dried oregano 2 tsp
- Paprika 1 tsp
- Lemon juice 2 tbsp
- Pita breads 4
- Tzatziki 200 g
- Tomato, sliced 1
- Red onion, sliced 1/2
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the meat with yogurt, garlic, olive oil, oregano, paprika, lemon juice, salt and pepper for at least 1 hour.
- 2
Sear the meat in a hot pan or on a grill in batches until browned and cooked through with crisp edges.
- 3
Warm the pita breads briefly in a dry pan or over a flame until soft and pliable.
- 4
Spread tzatziki over each warm pita.
- 5
Add the hot meat, sliced tomato and red onion.
- 6
Roll up tightly, wrap in paper and serve with extra tzatziki.