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Polenta-Stuffed Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Polenta-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Polenta-Stuffed Peppers has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 34g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 26 gms of protein, it is very high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. A quick glance at the fat profile reveals that it is very 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 has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 33, for Polenta-Stuffed Peppers, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein24%
 Calories from Fat45%
 Calories from Carbs31%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C
  • Very high in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • High in Cholesterol
  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A5500 IU110%
Vitamin C126 mg210%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium700 mg70%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium510 mg14.6%
Sodium2150 mg89.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate34 g11.3%
Dietary Fiber4 g16%
Sugars11 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein26 g52%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat22 g33.8%
Saturated Fat14 g70%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 440 Calories from Fat 200

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22 g 33.8%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 70 mg 23.3%

Sodium 2150 mg 89.6%

Total Carbohydrates 34 g 11.3%

Dietary Fiber 4 g16%

Sugars 11 g

Protein 26 g 52%

Vitamin A 110% Vitamin C 210%

Calcium 70% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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