Cheese Grits Caserole has a high-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin A.
The food contains 7.3g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 23.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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".
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.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 12, for Cheese Grits Caserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 25% | |
Calories from Fat | 67% | |
Calories from Carbs | 8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 1280 IU | 25.6% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.96 mg | 1.6% | ||
Vitamin D | 13.6 IU | 3.4% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.22 mg | 0.73% | ||
Thiamin | 0.04 mg | 2.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.18 mg | 10.5% | ||
Niacin | 0.3 mg | 1.5% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 2.6% | ||
Folate | 21.2 mcg | 5.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.23 mcg | 3.8% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.24 mg | 2.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 634 mg | 63.4% | ||
Iron | 0.58 mg | 3.2% | ||
Magnesium | 10 mg | 2.5% | ||
Phosphorus | 105 mg | 10.5% | ||
Potassium | 133.2 mg | 3.8% | ||
Sodium | 717.7 mg | 29.9% | ||
Zinc | 0.48 mg | 3.2% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 0.8% | ||
Manganese | 0.02 mg | 1.2% | ||
Selenium | 1.8 mcg | 2.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 2.4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 0.8% | ||
Sugars | 3.2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 23.7 g | 47.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 28.1 g | 43.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 397 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 28.1 g 43.2%
Saturated Fat 17.6 g 88%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 146.7 mg 48.9%
Sodium 717.7 mg 29.9%
Total Carbohydrates 7.3 g 2.4%
Dietary Fiber 0.2 g0.8%
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 23.7 g 47.4%
Vitamin A 25.6% Vitamin C 1.6%
Calcium 63.4% Iron 3.2%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 193
Protein 5.7 g | Carbs 32.2 g | Fat 4.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 81
Protein 5.9 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 3.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 218
Protein 8.1 g | Carbs 5.9 g | Fat 18.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 134
Protein 9.4 g | Carbs 6.8 g | Fat 8.1 g