Gyro vs pork dumplings: which is healthier?

They are about equally nutrient-dense: gyro scores 22/100 and pork dumplings 22/100, so pick by your goal. Both can be part of a healthy diet; the table below shows where each one is stronger. Source: USDA FoodData Central.

Gyro

22/100Lower nutrient density

216 kcal per 100 g. 1 pita gyro: 350 g

Pork dumplings

22/100Lower nutrient density

190 kcal per 100 g. 10 dumplings: 250 g

Which to pick for your goal

  • Fewer caloriesPork dumplings216 vs 190 kcal per 100 g
  • More proteinGyro11 vs 8.4 g per 100 g
  • More fiberAbout even1.1 vs 1.1 g per 100 g
  • Less sugarPork dumplings1.3 vs 0.5 g per 100 g
  • More potassiumGyro276 vs 192 mg per 100 g
  • Less saturated fatPork dumplings3.4 vs 2.6 g per 100 g

Nutrition side by side

Per 100 g and per typical portion. Bold marks the better value for each row.
NutrientGyro, 100 gPork dumplings, 100 gGyro, 350 gPork dumplings, 250 g
Calories216 kcal190 kcal756 kcal475 kcal
Protein11 g8.4 g39 g21 g
Carbohydrates17 g21 g61 g52 g
Sugars1.3 g0.5 g4.5 g1.1 g
Fiber1.1 g1.1 g3.7 g2.6 g
Fat11 g7.8 g39 g20 g
Saturated fat3.4 g2.6 g12 g6.5 g
Vitamin C3.5 mg6.3 mg12 mg16 mg
Vitamin A6.2 µg5.4 µg22 µg14 µg
Potassium276 mg192 mg966 mg480 mg
Iron1.3 mg1.6 mg4.4 mg4 mg
Calcium43 mg28 mg150 mg70 mg
Magnesium21 mg18 mg72 mg45 mg
Sodium359 mg335 mg1258 mg839 mg

Last updated . Scores use the HowHealthyIs Score method.

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