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Cheese Grits 4 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheese Grits 4 Recipe

Cheese Grits 4 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 18.3g 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 12.2 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 high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese Grits 4 has been given a composite ranking of 19, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs21%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A418 IU8.4%Top 30%High
Retinol96.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.52 mg0.86%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D13.4 IU3.4%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.52 mg2.6%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate24.2 mcg6.1%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid13.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium140.2 mg14%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.52 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium9.8 mg2.4%Bottom 30%Low
Phosphorus161.3 mg16.1%Top 30%High
Potassium65.5 mg1.9%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium412.7 mg17.2%Top 30%High
Zinc0.52 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.7 mcg8.1%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.4 g3.1%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.26 g1%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.9 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.3 g12.6%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat13 g20.1%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat8 g39.9%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat3.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.5 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 350 Calories from Fat 228

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.3 g 38.9%

Saturated Fat 15.5 g 77.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 123.7 mg 41.2%

Sodium 800.6 mg 33.4%

Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g 6.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 12.2 g 24.4%

Vitamin A 16.2% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 27.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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