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Blue Cheese Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Blue Cheese Grits Recipe

Blue Cheese Grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 24.2g 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 6.2 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 average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. 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 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 48, for Blue Cheese Grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat25%
 Calories from Carbs60%

Why this is good for you

  • Low in Cholesterol

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A60 IU1.2%
Vitamin C1.2 mg2%
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0 mg
Thiamin0.18 mg11.8%
Riboflavin0.1 mg6.1%
Niacin1.5 mg7.4%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4.2%
Folate50.4 mcg12.6%
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.1 mg1%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium6 mg0.6%
Iron1.2 mg6.4%
Magnesium16 mg4%
Phosphorus52 mg5.2%
Potassium61.1 mg1.7%
Sodium273.9 mg11.4%
Zinc0.3 mg2%
Copper0.04 mg1.9%
Manganese0.08 mg3.8%
Selenium0.07 mcg0.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.2 g8.1%
Dietary Fiber1.6 g6.4%
Sugars0.4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.2 g12.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.5 g6.9%
Saturated Fat2.6 g13%
Monounsaturated Fat0.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 157 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 4.5 g 6.9%

Saturated Fat 2.6 g 13%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 12.7 mg 4.2%

Sodium 273.9 mg 11.4%

Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 1.6 g6.4%

Sugars 0.4 g

Protein 6.2 g 12.4%

Vitamin A 1.2% Vitamin C 2%

Calcium 0.6% Iron 6.4%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1477297 Embed Table:

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