Polenta Creamy Good and Almost No Stir has a average-calorie, average-carb, average-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.
The food contains 24.2g 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 9.7 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Moreover, the average fat content makes it suitable if you're on a low-fat diet plan. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.
While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has an average density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.
It belongs to Italian cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Main Dish.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 72, for Polenta Creamy Good and Almost No Stir, and we advise that this food in moderation.
Calories from Protein | 17% | |
Calories from Fat | 41% | |
Calories from Carbs | 42% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 105.4 IU | 2.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Retinol | 21 mcg | |||
Vitamin C | 0 mg | |||
Vitamin D | 2 IU | 0.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Thiamin | 0 mg | |||
Riboflavin | 0 mg | |||
Niacin | 0.28 mg | 1.4% | Mid 40% | Average |
Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | |||
Folate | 3.1 mcg | 0.8% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Folic Acid | 0 mcg | |||
Vitamin B12 | 0 mcg | |||
Pantothenic Acid | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 63.5 mg | 6.3% | Top 30% | High |
Iron | 0.28 mg | 1.6% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Magnesium | 13.9 mg | 3.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Phosphorus | 60.6 mg | 6.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Potassium | 34.6 mg | 1% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Sodium | 97.3 mg | 4.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Zinc | 0.28 mg | 1.9% | Mid 40% | Average |
Copper | 0 mg | |||
Manganese | 0 mg | |||
Selenium | 2.3 mcg | 3.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 6.9 g | 2.3% | Mid 40% | Average |
Dietary Fiber | 0.62 g | 2.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sugars | 0.1 g | |||
Glucose | 0 mg | |||
Fructose | 0 mg | |||
Lactose | 0 mg | |||
Maltose | 0 mg | |||
Galactose | 0 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 2.7 g | 5.5% | Mid 40% | Average |
Tryptophan | 0 mg | |||
Threonine | 0 mg | |||
Isoleucine | 0 mg | |||
Leucine | 0 mg | |||
Lysine | 0.3 mg | |||
Methionine | 0 mg | |||
Cystine | 0 mg | |||
Phenylalanine | 0.3 mg | |||
Tyrosine | 0.3 mg | |||
Valine | 0.3 mg | |||
Arginine | 0 mg | |||
Histidine | 0 mg | |||
Alanine | 0 mg | |||
Aspartic Acid | 0.3 mg | |||
Glutamic Acid | 0.6 mg | |||
Glycine | 0 mg | |||
Proline | 0.3 mg | |||
Serine | 0.3 mg |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 2.9 g | 4.5% | Bottom 30% | Low |
Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8.2% | Mid 40% | Average |
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Alcohol | 0 g | |||
Ash | 0.6 g | |||
Caffeine | 0 mg | |||
Theobromine | 0 mg |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 226 Calories from Fat 93
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.3 g 15.8%
Saturated Fat 5.8 g 29%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 26.8 mg 8.9%
Sodium 343.4 mg 14.3%
Total Carbohydrates 24.2 g 8.1%
Dietary Fiber 2.2 g8.8%
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 9.7 g 19.4%
Vitamin A 7.4% Vitamin C
Calcium 22.4% Iron 5.6%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 194
Protein 2.6 g | Carbs 3.5 g | Fat 19.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 489
Protein 5 g | Carbs 37.9 g | Fat 35.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 184
Protein 3.4 g | Carbs 15.1 g | Fat 12.9 g
Per Serving | Calories 51
Protein 1.6 g | Carbs 6.1 g | Fat 2.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 127
Protein 20.4 g | Carbs 9 g | Fat 1.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 100
Protein 8.7 g | Carbs 5.7 g | Fat 4.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 183
Protein 6 g | Carbs 39 g | Fat 0.73 g
Per Serving | Calories 46
Protein 1.7 g | Carbs 10 g | Fat 0.53 g