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Gorgonzola Cheese Grits 1 - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Gorgonzola Cheese Grits 1 Recipe

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.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein32%
 Calories from Fat42%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • Very high in Iron

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium154 mg15.4%
Iron5.6 mg31.1%
Sodium795 mg33.1%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11.9 g4%
Dietary Fiber0.7 g2.8%

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein14.4 g28.8%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat8.3 g12.8%
Saturated Fat5.3 g26.5%
Monounsaturated Fat2.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.2 g

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Nutrition Facts

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

Source: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/gorgonzola-cheese-grits-10000000222023/ Embed Table:

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