Grits and Bits Waffles has a very high-calorie, very high-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 81.7g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. With 22.6 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's high MUFA and average PUFA.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5 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 very high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 3, for Grits and Bits Waffles, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 51% | |
Calories from Carbs | 38% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 0.53 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 209.1 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0.53 mg | 0.89% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin D | 38.5 IU | 9.6% | Top 10% | Very High |
Thiamin | 0.53 mg | 35.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Riboflavin | 0.53 mg | 31.5% | Top 10% | Very High |
Niacin | 3.2 mg | 16% | Top 30% | High |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 103.2 mcg | 25.8% | Top 10% | Very High |
Folic Acid | 72.2 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0.53 mcg | 8.9% | Top 30% | High |
Pantothenic Acid | 1.1 mg | 10.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 132.1 mg | 13.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Iron | 2.7 mg | 14.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Magnesium | 24.6 mg | 6.1% | Top 30% | High |
Phosphorus | 260.4 mg | 26% | Top 10% | Very High |
Potassium | 198.4 mg | 5.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 580.5 mg | 24.2% | Top 10% | Very High |
Zinc | 1.1 mg | 7.1% | Top 30% | High |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 27.3 mcg | 39% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 14.6% | Top 30% | High |
Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 3.7 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.1 g | 24.2% | Top 30% | High |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0.5 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Leucine | 0.5 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.5 mg | |||
Methionine | 0.5 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.5 mg | |||
Valine | 0.5 mg | |||
Arginine | 0.5 mg | |||
Histidine | 0.5 mg | |||
Alanine | 0.5 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 1.1 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 2.7 mg | |||
Glycine | 0.5 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0.5 mg | |||
Hydroxyproline | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 25.8 g | 39.7% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 14.4 g | 71.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Monounsaturated Fat | 7.5 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 2.7 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 854 Calories from Fat 434
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 48.2 g 74.2%
Saturated Fat 26.9 g 134.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 326.9 mg 109%
Sodium 1085.6 mg 45.2%
Total Carbohydrates 81.7 g 27.2%
Dietary Fiber 2.1 g8.4%
Sugars 7 g
Protein 22.6 g 45.2%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 1.7%
Calcium 24.7% Iron 27.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 237
Protein 7.7 g | Carbs 32.4 g | Fat 8.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 248
Protein 7.3 g | Carbs 32.7 g | Fat 9.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 222
Protein 4.9 g | Carbs 32.5 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 251
Protein 5.6 g | Carbs 21.9 g | Fat 15.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 165
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 6.2 g | Fat 12.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 175
Protein 8.8 g | Carbs 7.4 g | Fat 12.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 116
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 14.5 g | Fat 3.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 23
Protein 0.8 g | Carbs 2.95 g | Fat 0.83 g