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Gradly Creamy Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gradly Creamy Grits Recipe

Gradly Creamy Grits has a low-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 22.6g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 4.1 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".

It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. 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 47, for Gradly Creamy Grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein14%
 Calories from Fat11%
 Calories from Carbs75%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • Very low in Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A465 IU9.3%
Vitamin C0.72 mg1.2%
Vitamin D11.2 IU2.8%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.09 mg6.1%
Riboflavin0.07 mg3.9%
Niacin0.58 mg2.9%
Vitamin B60.11 mg5.7%
Folate29.2 mcg7.3%
Vitamin B120.85 mcg14.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.41 mg4.1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium35 mg3.5%
Iron1.2 mg6.5%
Magnesium23.6 mg5.9%
Phosphorus50 mg5%
Potassium115.4 mg3.3%
Sodium542.3 mg22.6%
Zinc0.39 mg2.6%
Copper0.13 mg6.4%
Manganese0.18 mg9%
Selenium5.5 mcg7.8%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate22.6 g7.5%
Dietary Fiber1.3 g5.2%
Sugars9.8 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein4.1 g8.2%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat1.5 g2.3%
Saturated Fat0.2 g1%
Monounsaturated Fat0.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 81 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 1.5 g 2.3%

Saturated Fat 0.2 g 1%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 542.3 mg 22.6%

Total Carbohydrates 22.6 g 7.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 9.8 g

Protein 4.1 g 8.2%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 1.2%

Calcium 3.5% Iron 6.5%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1139455 Embed Table:

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