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Cheese Grits Caserole - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheese Grits Caserole Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein25%
 Calories from Fat67%
 Calories from Carbs8%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1280 IU25.6%
Vitamin C0.96 mg1.6%
Vitamin D13.6 IU3.4%
Vitamin E0.22 mg0.73%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.8%
Riboflavin0.18 mg10.5%
Niacin0.3 mg1.5%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.6%
Folate21.2 mcg5.3%
Vitamin B120.23 mcg3.8%
Pantothenic Acid0.24 mg2.4%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium634 mg63.4%
Iron0.58 mg3.2%
Magnesium10 mg2.5%
Phosphorus105 mg10.5%
Potassium133.2 mg3.8%
Sodium717.7 mg29.9%
Zinc0.48 mg3.2%
Copper0.02 mg0.8%
Manganese0.02 mg1.2%
Selenium1.8 mcg2.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate7.3 g2.4%
Dietary Fiber0.2 g0.8%
Sugars3.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein23.7 g47.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat28.1 g43.2%
Saturated Fat17.6 g88%
Monounsaturated Fat3.7 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.7 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

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