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Sweet Potato Grits - so Easy , Good - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Sweet Potato Grits - so Easy, so Good Recipe

Sweet Potato Grits - so Easy, so Good has a high-calorie, high-carb, high-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Calcium.

The food contains 54.2g 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. With 12.2 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

On top of that, the high fat content of this product makes it unsuitable to be eaten when trying to lose weight. It's average MUFA and low PUFA.

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 is also average in Magnesium, an essential micronutrient that regulates functioning of muscles and nerves and heart beat. It is also an average source of Selenium, which is an important antioxidant especially in combination with vitamin E.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 42, for Sweet Potato Grits - so Easy, so Good, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein12%
 Calories from Fat33%
 Calories from Carbs54%

Why this is good for you

  • High in Protein
  • High in Calcium

Why this is bad for you

  • Very high in Saturated Fat
  • High in Sodium

Diet Suitability

DietSuitability
Atkins DietLOW
Low Fat DietLOW
Zone DietLOW

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A8.5 IU0.2%Mid 40%Average
Retinol54.3 mcg
Vitamin C1.6 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin D5.3 IU1.3%Mid 40%Average
Thiamin0 mg
Riboflavin0 mg
Niacin0.53 mg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Vitamin B60 mg
Folate10.6 mcg2.7%Mid 40%Average
Folic Acid0 mcg
Vitamin B120 mcg
Pantothenic Acid0.53 mg5.3%Top 30%High

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium132.4 mg13.2%Top 30%High
Iron0.53 mg3%Mid 40%Average
Magnesium25 mg6.3%Top 30%High
Phosphorus111.2 mg11.1%Mid 40%Average
Potassium246.8 mg7.1%Top 30%High
Sodium295.5 mg12.3%Mid 40%Average
Zinc0.53 mg3.5%Mid 40%Average
Copper0 mg
Manganese0 mg
Selenium5.9 mcg8.4%Mid 40%Average

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate28.8 g9.6%Top 30%High
Dietary Fiber2.2 g8.7%Top 30%High
Sugars2.7 g
Glucose0.5 mg
Fructose0.5 mg
Lactose0 mg
Maltose0 mg
Galactose0 mg

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein6.5 g13%Mid 40%Average
Tryptophan0 mg
Threonine0 mg
Isoleucine0.5 mg
Leucine0.5 mg
Lysine0.5 mg
Methionine0 mg
Cystine0 mg
Phenylalanine0.5 mg
Tyrosine0.5 mg
Valine0.5 mg
Arginine0 mg
Histidine0 mg
Alanine0.5 mg
Aspartic Acid0.5 mg
Glutamic Acid1.6 mg
Glycine0 mg
Proline0 mg
Serine0.5 mg
Hydroxyproline0 mg

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat7.9 g12.1%Mid 40%Average
Saturated Fat4.8 g24.2%Top 30%High
Monounsaturated Fat2.1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat0.5 g

Other Nutrients Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Alcohol0 g
Ash1.6 g
Caffeine0 mg
Theobromine0 mg

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 399 Calories from Fat 133

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14.8 g 22.8%

Saturated Fat 9.1 g 45.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 40.4 mg 13.5%

Sodium 555.6 mg 23.2%

Total Carbohydrates 54.2 g 18.1%

Dietary Fiber 4.1 g16.4%

Sugars 5.1 g

Protein 12.2 g 24.4%

Vitamin A 0.3% Vitamin C 5%

Calcium 24.9% Iron 5.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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