Polenta with Two Sauces has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.
The food contains 44.1g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 12.8 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 average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan.
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 belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 55, for Polenta with Two Sauces, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 23% | |
Calories from Carbs | 60% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 500 IU | 10% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.2 mg | 2% | ||
Thiamin | 0.47 mg | 31% | ||
Niacin | 4.8 mg | 24% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
Folate | 192 mcg | 48% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 330 mg | 33% | ||
Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | ||
Magnesium | 40 mg | 10% | ||
Potassium | 203 mg | 5.8% | ||
Sodium | 1001 mg | 41.7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 44.1 g | 14.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 13.2% | ||
Sugars | 9.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 12.8 g | 25.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 7.6 g | 11.7% | ||
Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 19.5% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299 Calories from Fat 69
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6 g 11.7%
Saturated Fat 3.9 g 19.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 20 mg 6.7%
Sodium 1001 mg 41.7%
Total Carbohydrates 44.1 g 14.7%
Dietary Fiber 3.3 g13.2%
Sugars 9.1 g
Protein 12.8 g 25.6%
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 33% Iron 18%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 182
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 7.8 g | Fat 16.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 316
Protein 52.1 g | Carbs 2.7 g | Fat 8.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 344
Protein 5.2 g | Carbs 18.3 g | Fat 27 g
Per Serving | Calories 146
Protein 2.1 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 11.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 207
Protein 6.9 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 254
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 36.4 g | Fat 11.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 446
Protein 23.6 g | Carbs 19.5 g | Fat 32.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 4.7 g | Carbs 24 g | Fat 17.6 g