Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms Recipe
Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Vitamin B6, Riboflavin, Niacin and Pantothenic Acid.
The food contains 87g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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 11.9 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 very high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's very high MUFA and average PUFA. It is also ranked in the top 10 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also high 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.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 43, for Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calorie Breakdown
| Calories from Protein | 4% | |
| Calories from Fat | 65% | |
| Calories from Carbs | 31% |
Why this is good for you
- High in Protein
- Very high in Vitamin B6
- High in Niacin
- Very high in Riboflavin
- Very high in Dietary Fiber
- High in Iron
Why this is bad for you
- Very high in Cholesterol
- Very high in Saturated Fat
Vitamin Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0.31 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Retinol | 147.9 mcg | |||
| Vitamin C | 2.1 mg | 3.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin D | 16.9 IU | 4.2% | Top 30% | High |
| Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
| Riboflavin | 0.31 mg | 18% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Niacin | 1.8 mg | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.31 mg | 15.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Folate | 19.6 mcg | 4.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
| Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
| Pantothenic Acid | 1.2 mg | 12.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Mineral Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 35.3 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 6.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Magnesium | 44.5 mg | 11.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Phosphorus | 108.3 mg | 10.8% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Potassium | 212.3 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Sodium | 24.9 mg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
| Zinc | 0.92 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
| Copper | 0.31 mg | 15.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Manganese | 0.31 mg | 15.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Selenium | 6.7 mcg | 9.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Carbohydrate Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.7 g | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 11.3% | Top 30% | High |
| Sugars | 1.1 g | |||
| Glucose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Fructose | 0.3 mg | |||
| Lactose | 0 mg | |||
| Maltose | 0 mg | |||
| Galactose | 0 mg |
Protein Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
| Threonine | 0 mg | |||
| Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
| Leucine | 0 mg | |||
| Lysine | 0 mg | |||
| Methionine | 0 mg | |||
| Cystine | 0 mg | |||
| Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
| Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Arginine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Histidine | 0 mg | |||
| Alanine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
| Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
| Glycine | 0 mg | |||
| Proline | 0 mg | |||
| Serine | 0.3 mg | |||
| Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Fat Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 38.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g | 49.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | |||
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g |
Other Nutrients Analysis
| Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0 g | |||
| Ash | 0.9 g | |||
| Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
| Theobromine | 0 mg |
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1092 Calories from Fat 729
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 81.1 g 124.8%
Saturated Fat 32.5 g 162.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 163 mg 54.3%
Sodium 81.2 mg 3.4%
Total Carbohydrates 87 g 29%
Dietary Fiber 9.2 g36.8%
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 11.9 g 23.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 11.7%
Calcium 11.5% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
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