Sausage Grits Casserole has a very high-calorie, low-carb, very high-fat and high-protein content.
The food contains 5.4g 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 14.7 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.
Because of its very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons. It's low MUFA and low PUFA. In terms of Polyunsaturated Fat content it is ranked in the bottom 20% of all food items. It is also ranked in the bottom 20 percentile in terms of its Monounsaturated Fat content, which are considered among "good fats".
It has a high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet.
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 9, for Sausage Grits Casserole, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 11% | |
Calories from Fat | 85% | |
Calories from Carbs | 4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Vitamin A | 140 IU | 2.8% | ||
Vitamin C | 0.18 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin D | 16.4 IU | 4.1% | ||
Vitamin E | 0.02 mg | 0.07% | ||
Thiamin | 0.01 mg | 0.8% | ||
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg | 5.7% | ||
Niacin | 0.06 mg | 0.3% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.04 mg | 1.9% | ||
Folate | 8.4 mcg | 2.1% | ||
Vitamin B12 | 0.25 mcg | 4.1% | ||
Pantothenic Acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Calcium | 95 mg | 9.5% | ||
Iron | 0.95 mg | 5.3% | ||
Magnesium | 4.8 mg | 1.2% | ||
Phosphorus | 112 mg | 11.2% | ||
Potassium | 57.6 mg | 1.6% | ||
Sodium | 887.7 mg | 37% | ||
Zinc | 0.48 mg | 3.2% | ||
Copper | 0.01 mg | 0.4% | ||
Manganese | 0.01 mg | 0.3% | ||
Selenium | 3 mcg | 4.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 1.8% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 0.1 g | 0.4% | ||
Sugars | 0.6 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Protein | 14.7 g | 29.4% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 50 g | 76.9% | ||
Saturated Fat | 21.6 g | 108% | ||
Monounsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | |||
Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 520 Calories from Fat 0
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 50 g 76.9%
Saturated Fat 21.6 g 108%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 140.6 mg 46.9%
Sodium 887.7 mg 37%
Total Carbohydrates 5.4 g 1.8%
Dietary Fiber 0.1 g0.4%
Sugars 0.6 g
Protein 14.7 g 29.4%
Vitamin A 2.8% Vitamin C 0.3%
Calcium 9.5% Iron 5.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 248
Protein 23.3 g | Carbs 24.2 g | Fat 5.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 358
Protein 16.5 g | Carbs 17.5 g | Fat 24.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 434
Protein 17.7 g | Carbs 32.1 g | Fat 25.7 g
Per Serving | Calories 289
Protein 11.2 g | Carbs 23 g | Fat 16.5 g
Per Serving | Calories 168
Protein 5.5 g | Carbs 5.5 g | Fat 14.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 260
Protein 12.8 g | Carbs 40.5 g | Fat 5.8 g
Per Serving | Calories 122
Protein 3.3 g | Carbs 24.9 g | Fat 1 g
Per Serving | Calories 114
Protein 4.1 g | Carbs 16.3 g | Fat 4 g