Gorgonzola Cheese Grits 1 has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Iron.
With 14.4 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its average 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".
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.6 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. 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 belongs to Italian cuisine.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 31, for Gorgonzola Cheese Grits 1, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 32% | |
Calories from Fat | 42% | |
Calories from Carbs | 26% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.4 g | 28.8% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 8.3 g | 12.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 2.2 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 Calories from Fat 75
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.3 g 12.8%
Saturated Fat 5.3 g 26.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 21 mg 7%
Sodium 795 mg 33.1%
Total Carbohydrates 11.9 g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7 g2.8%
Sugars
Protein 14.4 g 28.8%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium 15.4% Iron 31.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 268
Protein 9.3 g | Carbs 28 g | Fat 13 g
Per Serving | Calories 112
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 16.8 g | Fat 3.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 188
Protein 10.1 g | Carbs 22.3 g | Fat 6.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 350
Protein 9.6 g | Carbs 57 g | Fat 12 g
Per Serving | Calories 497
Protein 39 g | Carbs 61 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 128
Protein 4.3 g | Carbs 20.5 g | Fat 4.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 274
Protein 9.2 g | Carbs 40.3 g | Fat 8.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 12.7 g | Carbs 34.8 g | Fat 9 g