Creamy Cheese Grits with Chilies has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.
The food contains 24g 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 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 high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight.
It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.
It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 37, for Creamy Cheese Grits with Chilies, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 47% | |
Calories from Carbs | 36% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 250 mg | 25% | ||
Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | ||
Potassium | 180 mg | 5.1% | ||
Sodium | 290 mg | 12.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 24 g | 8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 8% | ||
Sugars | 2 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 11 g | 22% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 14 g | 21.5% | ||
Saturated Fat | 8 g | 40% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 270 Calories from Fat 130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14 g 21.5%
Saturated Fat 8 g 40%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 65 mg 21.7%
Sodium 290 mg 12.1%
Total Carbohydrates 24 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars 2 g
Protein 11 g 22%
Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 45%
Calcium 25% Iron 10%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 0 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 6 g | Carbs 2 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 1 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 540
Protein 11 g | Carbs 5 g | Fat 53 g