Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola Recipe has a high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 1.34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 12.37 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Not only that, the very 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 very high in saturated fats and low in trans fats.
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.
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 1, for Polenta Squares with Gorgonzola - Crostoni al Gorgonzola Recipe, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 12% | |
Calories from Fat | 87% | |
Calories from Carbs | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Potassium | 178.8 mg | 5.1% | Mid 40% | Average |
Sodium | 934.1 mg | 38.9% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 1.58 g | 0.5% | Bottom 10% | Very Low |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |||
Sugars | 0.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 14.6 g | 29.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 46.2 g | 71.1% | Top 10% | Very High |
Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | Top 10% | Very High |
Total Trans Fatty Acids | 0 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 Calories from Fat 346
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39.3 g 60.5%
Saturated Fat 25.2 g 125.8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 104 mg 34.7%
Sodium 794 mg 33.1%
Total Carbohydrates 1.34 g 0.4%
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Sugars 0.3 g
Protein 12.4 g 24.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin C
Calcium Iron
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 261
Protein 7.6 g | Carbs 1.34 g | Fat 25 g
Per Serving | Calories 77
Protein 1.3 g | Carbs 6.5 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 130
Protein 3.8 g | Carbs 4.7 g | Fat 11 g
Per Serving | Calories 498
Protein 6.7 g | Carbs 63.9 g | Fat 25.1 g
Per Serving | Calories 155
Protein 17.6 g | Carbs 0.85 g | Fat 7.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 164
Protein 16 g | Carbs 7.6 g | Fat 7.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 69
Protein 2.7 g | Carbs 7 g | Fat 3.6 g
Per Serving | Calories 152
Protein 11.3 g | Carbs 5.4 g | Fat 9.6 g