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Easy Microwave Polenta - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Easy Microwave Polenta Recipe

Easy Microwave Polenta has a low-calorie, low-carb, low-fat and low-protein content.

The food contains 7.8g 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 0.8 gms of protein, it is low 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.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

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 70, for Easy Microwave Polenta, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein9%
 Calories from Fat7%
 Calories from Carbs84%

Why this is good for you

  • No Cholesterol
  • No Saturated Fat

Why this is bad for you

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietHIGH
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A27.8 IU0.6%Mid 40%Average
Retinol0 mcg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0 mg
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate3.8 mcg0.9%Bottom 30%Low
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0 mg

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium3.8 mg0.4%Bottom 30%Low
Iron0 mg
Magnesium17.7 mg4.4%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus31.6 mg3.2%Bottom 30%Low
Potassium38 mg1.1%Bottom 30%Low
Sodium251.5 mg10.5%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0 mg
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium2.5 mcg3.6%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate9.9 g3.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.89 g3.5%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein1 g2%Bottom 30%Low
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0 mg
Aspartic Acid0 mg
Glutamic Acid0 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat0.38 g0.58%Bottom 10%Very Low
Saturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.3 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 37 Calories from Fat 3

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 0.3 g 0.46%

Saturated Fat 0 g

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 198.7 mg 8.3%

Total Carbohydrates 7.8 g 2.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%

Sugars 0 g

Protein 0.8 g 1.6%

Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C

Calcium 0.3% Iron

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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