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Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Grits Recipe

Grits Recipe has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 33g 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 5 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 41, for Grits Recipe, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein7%
 Calories from Fat47%
 Calories from Carbs46%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A500 IU10%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium80 mg8%
Iron1.1 mg6%
Potassium140 mg4%
Sodium200 mg8.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate33 g11%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5 g10%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat15 g23.1%
Saturated Fat9 g45%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 140

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15 g 23.1%

Saturated Fat 9 g 45%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 45 mg 15%

Sodium 200 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 33 g 11%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 3 g

Protein 5 g 10%

Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 8% Iron 6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.chow.com/recipes/29504-grits Embed Table:

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