Poached Eggs on Creamy Grits Recipe has a very high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.
The food contains 65g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is high in complex carbs and average 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 22 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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.
It gives a good yield of Iron at 5.4 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Poached Eggs on Creamy Grits Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 9, and sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 16% | |
Calories from Fat | 37% | |
Calories from Carbs | 47% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 300 mg | 30% | ||
Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | ||
Potassium | 780 mg | 22.3% | ||
Sodium | 2570 mg | 107.1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 65 g | 21.7% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 24% | ||
Sugars | 10 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 22 g | 44% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 23 g | 35.4% | ||
Saturated Fat | 7 g | 35% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 550 Calories from Fat 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23 g 35.4%
Saturated Fat 7 g 35%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 305 mg 101.7%
Sodium 2570 mg 107.1%
Total Carbohydrates 65 g 21.7%
Dietary Fiber 6 g24%
Sugars 10 g
Protein 22 g 44%
Vitamin A 25% Vitamin C 50%
Calcium 30% Iron 30%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 80
Protein 6 g | Carbs 3 g | Fat 4.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 290
Protein 16 g | Carbs 13 g | Fat 20 g
Per Serving | Calories 270
Protein 14 g | Carbs 38 g | Fat 8 g
Per Serving | Calories 400
Protein 10 g | Carbs 12 g | Fat 36 g
Per Serving | Calories 490
Protein 13 g | Carbs 17 g | Fat 40 g
Per Serving | Calories 810
Protein 41 g | Carbs 71 g | Fat 42 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 23 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 15 g
Per Serving | Calories 230
Protein 32 g | Carbs 6 g | Fat 6 g