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Soft Polenta with Roasted Red Peppers - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Soft Polenta with Roasted Red Peppers Recipe

Soft Polenta with Roasted Red Peppers has a average-calorie, low-carb, high-fat and average-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin C.

The food contains 11g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low 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 8 gms of protein, it is average 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.

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. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Based on the composite nutritive standing Soft Polenta with Roasted Red Peppers has been given a composite ranking of 23, and sparingly.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein15%
 Calories from Fat65%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • Very high in Sodium

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A1000 IU20%
Vitamin C24 mg40%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium100 mg10%
Iron0.36 mg2%
Potassium280 mg8%
Sodium950 mg39.6%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate11 g3.7%
Dietary Fiber1 g4%
Sugars5 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein8 g16%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat16 g24.6%
Saturated Fat7 g35%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 140

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 16 g 24.6%

Saturated Fat 7 g 35%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 30 mg 10%

Sodium 950 mg 39.6%

Total Carbohydrates 11 g 3.7%

Dietary Fiber 1 g4%

Sugars 5 g

Protein 8 g 16%

Vitamin A 20% Vitamin C 40%

Calcium 10% Iron 2%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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