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

Mexican Cheese Grits 1 has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 22.8g 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. With 19.5 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 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.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

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. Besides other nutrients, it is average in Magnesium, which is an essential micronutrient needed to keep muscle and nerve functioning normal and heart beat rhythmic. It also helps to support a healthy immune system, and keeps bones strong. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 16, for Mexican Cheese Grits 1, and we advise that this food sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein20%
 Calories from Fat57%
 Calories from Carbs23%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

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

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A0.64 IU0.01%Bottom 30%Low
Retinol101.3 mcg
Vitamin C33.3 mg55.6%Top 10%Very High
Vitamin D14.7 IU3.7%Top 30%High
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.64 mg3.2%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate36.5 mcg9.1%Top 30%High
Folic Acid16.7 mcg
Vitamin B120.64 mcg10.7%Top 30%High
Pantothenic Acid0.64 mg6.4%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium301.9 mg30.2%Top 10%Very High
Iron0.64 mg3.6%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium18.6 mg4.6%Mid 40%Average
Phosphorus342.9 mg34.3%Top 10%Very High
Potassium189.1 mg5.4%Mid 40%Average
Sodium468.7 mg19.5%Top 30%High
Zinc1.3 mg8.5%Top 30%High
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium9 mcg12.8%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate14.6 g4.9%Mid 40%Average
Dietary Fiber0.51 g2.1%Bottom 30%Low
Sugars2.8 g
Glucose0 mg
Fructose0 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein12.5 g25%Top 30%High
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0.6 mg
Isoleucine0.6 mg
Leucine0.6 mg
Lysine0.6 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.6 mg
Tyrosine0.6 mg
Valine0.6 mg
Arginine0.6 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.6 mg
Aspartic Acid0.6 mg
Glutamic Acid1.9 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline1.3 mg
Serine0.6 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16.2 g24.9%Top 30%High
Saturated Fat10 g50%Top 10%Very High
Monounsaturated Fat3.2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.6 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash2.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 Calories from Fat 227

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 25.2 g 38.8%

Saturated Fat 15.6 g 78%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 129.6 mg 43.2%

Sodium 731.1 mg 30.5%

Total Carbohydrates 22.8 g 7.6%

Dietary Fiber 0.8 g3.2%

Sugars 4.3 g

Protein 19.5 g 39%

Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 86.7%

Calcium 47.1% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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