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Maverick Grits - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Maverick Grits Recipe

Maverick Grits has a very high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A.

The food contains 38g 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 26 gms of protein, it is very high 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. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.

It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 25, for Maverick Grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat53%
 Calories from Carbs28%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • High in Vitamin A

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1250 IU25%
Vitamin C12 mg20%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium60 mg6%
Iron2.7 mg15%
Potassium590 mg16.9%
Sodium1310 mg54.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate38 g12.7%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugars2 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat32 g49.2%
Saturated Fat15 g75%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 Calories from Fat 280

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 32 g 49.2%

Saturated Fat 15 g 75%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 135 mg 45%

Sodium 1310 mg 54.6%

Total Carbohydrates 38 g 12.7%

Dietary Fiber 3 g12%

Sugars 2 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 20%

Calcium 6% Iron 15%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Maverick-Grits-102993 Embed Table:

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