jalapeno cheese grits from food tv has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 6.9g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 8.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's average 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".
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 13, for jalapeno cheese grits from food tv, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 71% | |
Calories from Carbs | 13% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 645 IU | 12.9% | ||
Vitamin C | 1.1 mg | 1.8% | ||
Vitamin D | 9.2 IU | 2.3% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.38 mg | 1.3% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4.3% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.21 mg | 12.5% | ||
Niacin | 0.72 mg | 3.6% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.06 mg | 3.2% | ||
Folate | 25.2 mcg | 6.3% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.33 mcg | 5.5% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.3 mg | 3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 181 mg | 18.1% | ||
Iron | 2.8 mg | 15.3% | ||
Magnesium | 11.2 mg | 2.8% | ||
Phosphorus | 154 mg | 15.4% | ||
Potassium | 57.6 mg | 1.6% | ||
Sodium | 277 mg | 11.5% | ||
Zinc | 0.93 mg | 6.2% | ||
Copper | 0.02 mg | 1.2% | ||
Manganese | 0.04 mg | 1.8% | ||
Selenium | 8.5 mcg | 12.2% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 2.3% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.6% | ||
Sugars | 0.1 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 8.2 g | 16.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 16.8 g | 25.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 10.1 g | 50.5% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.8 g 25.8%
Saturated Fat 10.1 g 50.5%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 98.6 mg 32.9%
Sodium 277 mg 11.5%
Total Carbohydrates 6.9 g 2.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.4 g1.6%
Sugars 0.1 g
Protein 8.2 g 16.4%
Vitamin A 12.9% Vitamin C 1.8%
Calcium 18.1% Iron 15.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 154
Protein 2.8 g | Carbs 11.1 g | Fat 10.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 761
Protein 30.8 g | Carbs 98.4 g | Fat 27.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 60
Protein 1 g | Carbs 1.7 g | Fat 6 g
Per Serving | Calories 810
Protein 46.9 g | Carbs 31.6 g | Fat 55.1 g