Shrimp and Grits With Kielbasa has a very high-calorie, average-carb, very high-fat and very high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Niacin.
The food contains 45.2g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is average 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 38.8 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 very high fat content, it could be unsuitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.
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 gives a good yield of Iron at 12.96 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. It has a very high density of Sodium, thus making it unsuitable for a low-sodium diet. It is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat.
Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 23, for Shrimp and Grits With Kielbasa, and we advise that this food sparingly.
Calories from Protein | 21% | |
Calories from Fat | 55% | |
Calories from Carbs | 24% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vitamin A | 2150 IU | 43% | ||
Vitamin C | 20.4 mg | 34% | ||
Thiamin | 0.06 mg | 4% | ||
Niacin | 10 mg | 50% | ||
Vitamin B6 | 0.26 mg | 13% | ||
Folate | 28 mcg | 7% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Calcium | 500 mg | 50% | ||
Iron | 13 mg | 72% | ||
Magnesium | 52 mg | 13% | ||
Potassium | 204 mg | 5.8% | ||
Sodium | 2647 mg | 110.3% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 15.1% | ||
Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 16.8% | ||
Sugars | 4.4 g |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
---|---|---|---|---|
Protein | 38.8 g | 77.6% |
Name | Amount | %DV | Rank | Interpretation |
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Total Fat | 45.4 g | 69.8% | ||
Saturated Fat | 21 g | 105% |
Serving size
Amount Per Serving
Calories 751 Calories from Fat 409
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 45.4 g 69.8%
Saturated Fat 21 g 105%
Trans Fat
Cholesterol 213 mg 71%
Sodium 2647 mg 110.3%
Total Carbohydrates 45.2 g 15.1%
Dietary Fiber 4.2 g16.8%
Sugars 4.4 g
Protein 38.8 g 77.6%
Vitamin A 43% Vitamin C 34%
Calcium 50% Iron 72%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Per Serving | Calories 459
Protein 30.4 g | Carbs 19.8 g | Fat 28.4 g
Per Serving | Calories 327
Protein 28.3 g | Carbs 24.8 g | Fat 13.2 g
Per Serving | Calories 677
Protein 20.6 g | Carbs 9.5 g | Fat 60.1 g