microwave grits has a average-calorie, average-carb, low-fat and average-protein content.
The food contains 31g 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 3.4 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 low fat content of this product makes it suitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.
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 79, for microwave grits, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 10% | |
Calories from Fat | 3% | |
Calories from Carbs | 88% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 0.45 IU | 0.01% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Retinol | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 0 IU | |||
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.9 mg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 30 mcg | 7.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Folic Acid | 22.9 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 4.9 mg | 0.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Iron | 0.45 mg | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Magnesium | 7.6 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Phosphorus | 19.3 mg | 1.9% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Potassium | 26 mg | 0.7% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 133.2 mg | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0 mg | |||
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 3.1 mcg | 4.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Carbohydrate | 13.9 g | 4.6% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.27 g | 1.1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0 mg | |||
Valine | 0 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.4 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0 mg | |||
Serine | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Fat | 0.18 g | 0.28% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.4 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 145 Calories from Fat 4
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.4 g 0.62%
Saturated Fat 0 g
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 297 mg 12.4%
Total Carbohydrates 31 g 10.3%
Dietary Fiber 0.6 g2.4%
Sugars 0.2 g
Protein 3.4 g 6.8%
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C
Calcium 1.1% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 158
Protein 3 g | Carbs 20 g | Fat 7.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 212
Protein 16.7 g | Carbs 14 g | Fat 9.3 g
Per Serving | Calories 240
Protein 14.7 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 17.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 198
Protein 8.9 g | Carbs 6.3 g | Fat 15.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 195
Protein 9.5 g | Carbs 6.7 g | Fat 15.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 197
Protein 12.4 g | Carbs 7.9 g | Fat 12.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 159
Protein 7.9 g | Carbs 14.7 g | Fat 7.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 41
Protein 0.9 g | Carbs 8.8 g | Fat 0.37 g