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Cheryl Forberg's Breakfast Polenta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Cheryl Forberg's Breakfast Polenta Recipe

Cheryl Forberg's Breakfast Polenta has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 20.4g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and average 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 5.7 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 low 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".

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

It belongs to Italian cuisine. 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 73, for Cheryl Forberg's Breakfast Polenta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat15%
 Calories from Carbs67%

Why this is good for you

  • Very low in Cholesterol
  • Low in Saturated Fat
  • Very low in Sodium

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A240 IU4.8%
Vitamin C0.06 mg0.1%
Vitamin D63.2 IU15.8%
Vitamin E0.04 mg0.13%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.4%
Riboflavin0.23 mg13.5%
Niacin0.12 mg0.6%
Vitamin B60.05 mg2.4%
Folate6.8 mcg1.7%
Vitamin B120.53 mcg8.9%
Pantothenic Acid0.46 mg4.6%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium150 mg15%
Iron0.23 mg1.3%
Magnesium16.4 mg4.1%
Phosphorus124 mg12.4%
Potassium209.2 mg6%
Sodium54.2 mg2.3%
Zinc0.56 mg3.7%
Copper0.02 mg0.9%
Manganese0.09 mg4.7%
Selenium4.6 mcg6.5%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate20.4 g6.8%
Dietary Fiber1.8 g7.2%
Sugars10.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.7 g11.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat2 g3.1%
Saturated Fat0.8 g4%
Monounsaturated Fat0.4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.1 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 124 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 2 g 3.1%

Saturated Fat 0.8 g 4%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 6.1 mg 2%

Sodium 54.2 mg 2.3%

Total Carbohydrates 20.4 g 6.8%

Dietary Fiber 1.8 g7.2%

Sugars 10.2 g

Protein 5.7 g 11.4%

Vitamin A 4.8% Vitamin C 0.1%

Calcium 15% Iron 1.3%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=1066094 Embed Table:

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