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Creamy Cheesy Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Cheesy Grits Recipe

Creamy Cheesy Grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 19g 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. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 10 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.

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.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Creamy Cheesy Grits has been given a composite ranking of 37, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein21%
 Calories from Fat38%
 Calories from Carbs40%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A200 IU4%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium250 mg25%
Iron0.72 mg4%
Potassium240 mg6.9%
Sodium560 mg23.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate19 g6.3%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein10 g20%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8 g12.3%
Saturated Fat4.5 g22.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190 Calories from Fat 70

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8 g 12.3%

Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 25 mg 8.3%

Sodium 560 mg 23.3%

Total Carbohydrates 19 g 6.3%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 10 g 20%

Vitamin A 4% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 25% Iron 4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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