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Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese Recipe

Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese has a high-calorie, average-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium and Vitamin C.

The food contains 25g 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 18 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 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.

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.

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.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 35, for Polenta with Green Chilies and Cheese, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein19%
 Calories from Fat55%
 Calories from Carbs26%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • 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 A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C60 mg100%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium500 mg50%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium350 mg10%
Sodium750 mg31.3%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate25 g8.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars6 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein18 g36%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat23 g35.4%
Saturated Fat14 g70%
Total Trans Fatty Acids0 g

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 Calories from Fat 210

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 23 g 35.4%

Saturated Fat 14 g 70%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 75 mg 25%

Sodium 750 mg 31.3%

Total Carbohydrates 25 g 8.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 6 g

Protein 18 g 36%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 100%

Calcium 50% Iron 10%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Source: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Polenta-with-Green-Chilies-and-Cheese-4608 Embed Table:

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