Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, yellow, quick, dry

Quaker - Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, yellow, quick, dry has a average-calorie, very high-carb, low-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Iron, Thiamin and Niacin.

The food contains 77.84g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is very high 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. It contains a low amount of carbohydrates, making it suitable for some of the low-carb diets. With 8.38 gms of protein, it is average in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its low fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA.

It gives a good yield of Iron at 4.05 gms/ serving, and should be included in an Iron rich diet. Iron is essential to help carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles and other organs, and is especially helpful for pregnant women. While Sodium is an essential nutrient, excess quantities can cause several disorders like fluid retention, hypertension. Since it has a low density of Sodium, it is suitable if you are aiming for a healthy, low-sodium diet.

Ideally consumed as a Breakfast.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 66, for Quaker - Cereals, QUAKER, hominy grits, yellow, quick, dry, and we advise that this food in moderation.