Awesome Layered Grits has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 25.8g 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. With 23.8 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
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 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 23, for Awesome Layered Grits, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 65% | |
Calories from Carbs | 18% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.36 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 116.8 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 2.9 mg | 4.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 15.1 IU | 3.8% | Top 30% | High |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.72 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 28 mcg | 7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 12.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.36 mcg | 6% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.36 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 213.3 mg | 21.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 0.72 mg | 4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 15.1 mg | 3.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 162.4 mg | 16.2% | Top 30% | High |
Potassium | 101.4 mg | 2.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 356.7 mg | 14.9% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.2% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 7.5 mcg | 10.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 9.2 g | 3.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.75 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 6.5 g | |||
Sugars | 1 g | |||
Sucrose | 0 mg | |||
Glucose | 0.4 mg | |||
Fructose | 0.4 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 8.5 g | 17.1% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.4 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.4 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.7 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.4 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.4 mg | |||
Valine | 0.7 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.4 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.4 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.4 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.7 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.2 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.4 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 14.9 g | 23% | Top 30% | High |
Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46.1% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 98.9 g | |||
Ash | 1.8 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 572 Calories from Fat 375
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41.7 g 64.2%
Saturated Fat 25.7 g 128.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 177.1 mg 59%
Sodium 995.1 mg 41.5%
Total Carbohydrates 25.8 g 8.6%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%
Sugars 2.7 g
Protein 23.8 g 47.6%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 13.3%
Calcium 59.5% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 65
Protein 2 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 3.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 156
Protein 10.4 g | Carbs 2.48 g | Fat 11.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 7.2 g | Carbs 8.5 g | Fat 23.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 418
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 62.8 g | Fat 16.8 g