Polenta Cake with Meat Sauce Recipe has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 18g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 average sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
However, the high fat content makes it unsuitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Based on the composite nutritive standing Polenta Cake with Meat Sauce Recipe has been given a composite ranking of 45, and in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 20% | |
Calories from Fat | 63% | |
Calories from Carbs | 17% |
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Vitamin A | 22 IU | 0.4% |
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Total Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 3 g | 12% | ||
Sugars | 6 g |
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Protein | 21 g | 42% |
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Total Fat | 30 g | 46.2% | ||
Saturated Fat | 11 g | 55% | ||
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 438 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 30 g 46.2%
Saturated Fat 11 g 55%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%
Sodium 889 mg 37%
Total Carbohydrates 18 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 3 g12%
Sugars 6 g
Protein 21 g 42%
Vitamin A 0.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 34.1% Iron 11.1%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 267
Protein 3.7 g | Carbs 44.5 g | Fat 8.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 308
Protein 3.9 g | Carbs 51.5 g | Fat 10.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 161
Protein 5 g | Carbs 19 g | Fat 7 g
Per Serving | Calories 110
Protein 2 g | Carbs 8 g | Fat 9 g
Per Serving | Calories 706
Protein 21 g | Carbs 69 g | Fat 39 g
Per Serving | Calories 286
Protein 11 g | Carbs 52 g | Fat 4 g
Per Serving | Calories 616
Protein 75 g | Carbs 26 g | Fat 23 g