Fried Grits 2 has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin and Folate.
The food contains 65.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is 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 15.5 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the top 10% of all food items. 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 high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable 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 a high 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 8, for Fried Grits 2, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 46% | |
Calories from Carbs | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.81 IU | 0.02% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 258.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 41.1 IU | 10.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.81 mg | 53.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.81 mg | 47.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.2 mg | 16.1% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 133.1 mcg | 33.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 83.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.81 mcg | 13.4% | Top 10% | Very High |
Pantothenic Acid | 0.81 mg | 8.1% | Top 30% | High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 87.1 mg | 8.7% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 3.2 mg | 17.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 31.5 mg | 7.9% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 233.1 mg | 23.3% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 188.7 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 562.7 mg | 23.4% | Top 30% | High |
Zinc | 0.81 mg | 5.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 26.6 mcg | 38% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 52.7 g | 17.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Starch | 42.7 g | |||
Sugars | 1.6 g | |||
Sucrose | 0.8 mg | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 12.5 g | 25% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.8 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.8 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.8 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0.8 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.8 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.8 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.8 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.8 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 24.5 g | 37.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25.4% | Top 30% | High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 11.3 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Water | 59.7 g | |||
Ash | 2.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601 Calories from Fat 273
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30.4 g 46.8%
Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 266.5 mg 88.8%
Sodium 697.8 mg 29.1%
Total Carbohydrates 65.3 g 21.8%
Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 15.5 g 31%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 10.8% Iron 22.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 6.2 g | Carbs 15.5 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 89
Protein 0.32 g | Carbs 0 g | Fat 9.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 509
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 82.1 g | Fat 18.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 11
Protein 0.13 g | Carbs 0.93 g | Fat 0.81 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 8 g | Carbs 11.5 g | Fat 7.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 11 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 1.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 93
Protein 1.5 g | Carbs 11 g | Fat 5 g
Per Serving | Calories 135
Protein 5 g | Carbs 23.4 g | Fat 3.3 g