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Creamy Grits 2 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Creamy Grits 2 Recipe

Creamy Grits 2 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 21.5g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 11.6 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 an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average 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 33, for Creamy Grits 2, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat64%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A493.8 IU9.9%Top 10%Very High
Retinol124.9 mcg
Vitamin C0.56 mg0.94%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D10.2 IU2.5%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate5.6 mcg1.4%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120.56 mcg9.4%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.56 mg5.6%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium166.7 mg16.7%Top 10%Very High
Iron0 mg
Magnesium14.1 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus143.5 mg14.4%Top 30%High
Potassium128.8 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Sodium212.7 mg8.9%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.56 mg3.8%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.1 mcg7.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.1 g4%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.17 g0.68%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars0.3 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.6 g13.1%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.7 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.6 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat14.7 g22.7%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat9.2 g45.8%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 365 Calories from Fat 235

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 26.1 g 40.2%

Saturated Fat 16.2 g 81%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 82.6 mg 27.5%

Sodium 376.5 mg 15.7%

Total Carbohydrates 21.5 g 7.2%

Dietary Fiber 0.3 g1.2%

Sugars 0.5 g

Protein 11.6 g 23.2%

Vitamin A 17.5% Vitamin C 1.7%

Calcium 29.5% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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