creamy oven baked polenta has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and low-protein content.
The food contains 18.3g 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 2.4 gms of protein, it is low 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 low MUFA and low PUFA.
It has a low density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for creamy oven baked polenta, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 7% | |
Calories from Fat | 44% | |
Calories from Carbs | 50% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 113.5 IU | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 23.3 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 1.8 IU | 0.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.45 mg | 2.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 3.1 mcg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 12.6 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 14.8 mg | 3.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 31.8 mg | 3.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 41.7 mg | 1.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 32.1 mg | 1.3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 1.8 mcg | 2.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 8.2 g | 2.7% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.76 g | 3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.1 g | 2.2% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 3.2 g | 4.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.1 g 10.9%
Saturated Fat 4.1 g 20.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 17.4 mg 5.8%
Sodium 71.5 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrates 18.3 g 6.1%
Dietary Fiber 1.7 g6.8%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 2.4 g 4.8%
Vitamin A 5.1% Vitamin C
Calcium 2.8% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 420
Protein 16.3 g | Carbs 34.5 g | Fat 24.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 8.2 g | Fat 3.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 2.5 g | Carbs 8.2 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 228
Protein 31.7 g | Carbs 3.3 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 149
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 13.6 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 12.2 g | Carbs 15.6 g | Fat 11.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 297
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 30.5 g | Fat 16.2 g