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Breakfast Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Breakfast Grits Recipe

Breakfast Grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Thiamin, Niacin and Folate.

The food contains 31.3g 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 7.8 gms of protein, it is average 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 an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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.

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 48, for Breakfast Grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein13%
 Calories from Fat34%
 Calories from Carbs53%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Niacin
  • High in Thiamin
  • Very high in Folate

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A250 IU5%
Vitamin C0 mg
Thiamin0.38 mg25%
Niacin5 mg25%
Vitamin B60.08 mg4%
Folate184 mcg46%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium160 mg16%
Iron2.9 mg16%
Magnesium24 mg6%
Potassium73 mg2.1%
Sodium424 mg17.7%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate31.3 g10.4%
Dietary Fiber0.6 g2.4%
Sugars0.3 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein7.8 g15.6%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%
Saturated Fat5.5 g27.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 82

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9.1 g 14%

Saturated Fat 5.5 g 27.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 26 mg 8.7%

Sodium 424 mg 17.7%

Total Carbohydrates 31.3 g 10.4%

Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 7.8 g 15.6%

Vitamin A 5% Vitamin C

Calcium 16% Iron 16%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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