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Cajun Style Grits With Black-Eyed Peas Salsa - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cajun Style Grits With Black-Eyed Peas Salsa Recipe

Cajun Style Grits With Black-Eyed Peas Salsa has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 28.5g 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 11.5 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 average MUFA and low PUFA.

While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a high density of Sodium, it is unsuitable if you are aiming for a healthy, 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 an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Cajun cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Cajun Style Grits With Black-Eyed Peas Salsa has been given a composite ranking of 45, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein18%
 Calories from Fat37%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietAVERAGE

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A68 IU1.4%Mid 40%Average
Retinol9.3 mcg
Vitamin C1.3 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D3.1 IU0.8%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.44 mg2.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate11.1 mcg2.8%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium106.7 mg10.7%Top 30%High
Iron0.44 mg2.5%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium13.8 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus88.4 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium67.1 mg1.9%Mid 40%Average
Sodium356.2 mg14.8%Top 30%High
Zinc0.44 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium4.4 mcg6.3%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.7 g4.2%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.84 g3.4%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.1 g10.2%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.4 mg
Leucine0.4 mg
Lysine0.4 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.4 mg
Tyrosine0.4 mg
Valine0.4 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0.4 mg
Glutamic Acid0.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.4 mg
Serine0.4 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat4.7 g7.2%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat2.8 g14%Mid 40%Average
Monounsaturated Fat1.3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.4 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.8 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256 Calories from Fat 94

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10.5 g 16.2%

Saturated Fat 6.3 g 31.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 34.6 mg 11.5%

Sodium 801.5 mg 33.4%

Total Carbohydrates 28.5 g 9.5%

Dietary Fiber 1.9 g7.6%

Sugars 1.7 g

Protein 11.5 g 23%

Vitamin A 3.1% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 24% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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