BBQ Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin C.
The food contains 41g 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 sugar content is among the bottom 20 percentile. This is for people watching their sugar intake. With 23.2 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 average 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 is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable 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 a high source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 35, for BBQ Shrimp with Creamy Cheese Polenta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 31% | |
Calories from Fat | 14% | |
Calories from Carbs | 55% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 2270 IU | 45.4% | ||
Vitamin C | 49 mg | 81.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 6.4 IU | 1.6% | ||
Vitamin E | 1.1 mg | 3.7% | ||
Thiamin | 0.08 mg | 5% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.06 mg | 3.8% | ||
Niacin | 2.5 mg | 12.7% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.29 mg | 14.3% | ||
Folate | 21.6 mcg | 5.4% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 1.3 mcg | 21.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.39 mg | 3.9% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 113 mg | 11.3% | ||
Iron | 3.1 mg | 17.3% | ||
Magnesium | 39.6 mg | 9.9% | ||
Phosphorus | 165 mg | 16.5% | ||
Potassium | 481.9 mg | 13.8% | ||
Sodium | 409.9 mg | 17.1% | ||
Zinc | 1.6 mg | 10.5% | ||
Copper | 0.22 mg | 11% | ||
Manganese | 0.14 mg | 7% | ||
Selenium | 34.9 mcg | 49.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 41 g | 13.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 16.8% | ||
Sugars | 6.5 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 23.2 g | 46.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 4.8 g | 7.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.8 g 7.4%
Saturated Fat 1.2 g 6%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 168.5 mg 56.2%
Sodium 409.9 mg 17.1%
Total Carbohydrates 41 g 13.7%
Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%
Sugars 6.5 g
Protein 23.2 g 46.4%
Vitamin A 45.4% Vitamin C 81.6%
Calcium 11.3% Iron 17.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 360
Protein 37 g | Carbs 18 g | Fat 18 g
Per Serving | Calories 570
Protein 36 g | Carbs 32 g | Fat 33 g
Per Serving | Calories 478
Protein 28.9 g | Carbs 40.3 g | Fat 22.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 90
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 0.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 103
Protein 7 g | Carbs 7.1 g | Fat 5.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 236
Protein 39.9 g | Carbs 3.4 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 266
Protein 20.1 g | Carbs 25.9 g | Fat 10.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 23.3 g | Carbs 26.6 g | Fat 9.9 g