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Feta Cheese Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Feta Cheese Grits Recipe

Feta Cheese Grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 25.1g 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 6.8 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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. 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 Greek cuisine.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Feta Cheese Grits has been given a composite ranking of 30, and in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs35%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A240.2 IU4.8%Top 30%High
Retinol66 mcg
Vitamin C2.6 mg4.3%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D6.7 IU1.7%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin1.5 mg7.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate37.1 mcg9.3%Top 30%High
Folic Acid13.4 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.52 mg5.2%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium73.2 mg7.3%Top 30%High
Iron0.52 mg2.9%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium14.9 mg3.7%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus88.1 mg8.8%Mid 40%Average
Potassium114.4 mg3.3%Mid 40%Average
Sodium495.3 mg20.6%Top 30%High
Zinc0.52 mg3.4%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium4.1 mcg5.9%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate12.9 g4.3%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.67 g2.7%Mid 40%Average
Sugars0.6 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein3.5 g7%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0 mg
Leucine0 mg
Lysine0 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0 mg
Tyrosine0 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid0.5 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0.5 mg
Serine0.5 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9.1 g14%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat5.8 g29.1%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.1 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 280 Calories from Fat 158

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 17.6 g 27.1%

Saturated Fat 11.3 g 56.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 53.9 mg 18%

Sodium 960.9 mg 40%

Total Carbohydrates 25.1 g 8.4%

Dietary Fiber 1.3 g5.2%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 6.8 g 13.6%

Vitamin A 9.3% Vitamin C 8.3%

Calcium 14.2% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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