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Laughing Cow Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Laughing Cow Grits Recipe

Laughing Cow Grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content.

The food contains 24.3g 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 low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 5.2 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Not only that, the average fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. 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 has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a 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 30, for Laughing Cow Grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein10%
 Calories from Fat46%
 Calories from Carbs45%

Why this is good for you

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A425 IU8.5%
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 IU
Vitamin E0.24 mg0.8%
Thiamin0.04 mg2.6%
Riboflavin0.02 mg0.9%
Niacin0.36 mg1.8%
Vitamin B60.04 mg2.2%
Folate1.6 mcg0.4%
Vitamin B120.01 mcg0.2%
Pantothenic Acid0.15 mg1.5%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium67 mg6.7%
Iron0.31 mg1.7%
Magnesium10 mg2.5%
Phosphorus24 mg2.4%
Potassium42.8 mg1.2%
Sodium265 mg11%
Zinc0.12 mg0.8%
Copper0.04 mg1.8%
Manganese0.03 mg1.6%
Selenium5.1 mcg7.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate24.3 g8.1%
Dietary Fiber0.5 g2%
Sugars1.2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein5.2 g10.4%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat11 g16.9%
Saturated Fat6.4 g32%
Monounsaturated Fat2.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 220 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 11 g 16.9%

Saturated Fat 6.4 g 32%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 33.3 mg 11.1%

Sodium 265 mg 11%

Total Carbohydrates 24.3 g 8.1%

Dietary Fiber 0.5 g2%

Sugars 1.2 g

Protein 5.2 g 10.4%

Vitamin A 8.5% Vitamin C

Calcium 6.7% Iron 1.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://recipes.sparkpeople.com/recipe-calories.asp?recipe=198888 Embed Table:

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