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Cheese Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheese Grits Recipe

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

The food contains 17g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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. Its sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cheese Grits Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 13, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat49%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A400 IU8%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium250 mg25%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium200 mg5.7%
Sodium390 mg16.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate17 g5.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein11 g22%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat12 g18.5%
Saturated Fat6 g30%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 110

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12 g 18.5%

Saturated Fat 6 g 30%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 110 mg 36.7%

Sodium 390 mg 16.3%

Total Carbohydrates 17 g 5.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 11 g 22%

Vitamin A 8% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 25% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/18739-cheese-grits Embed Table:

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