Polenta Nutritional Analysis and Facts

45Calories

Per Serving

Number of Calories: Based on 1 oz serving

  • Calories: 45
  • Fat: 2g
  • Carbs: 5g
  • Protein: 1g

Nutritional Value and Information

  • How many calories are in 1 serving?

    45 calories (0 kilojoules) are in 1 oz - it has approximately the same quantity of calories as 12.13 g of dry spaghetti, 32.85 g of cornmeal mush made with milk, and 0.3 cups of new orleans style jambalaya rice.

    Overall Score

    Low

  • How many carbs are in 1 serving?

    This item has the same amount of carbs as foods like cookies, seeds and pasta salad with a carbs/calorie ratio of 44.44%, which is a considerable amount. 5 grams is 1.67% of your daily recommended intake for most individuals. Compared to foods in its food group, this food has a mild amount of carbs. Here, about 78% of foods in this food group have a greater carbs/calories ratio. Likewise, roughly 60 percent of all foods in our system have a greater carbs ratio.

    Overall Score

    Moderate

    Alternatives: Chicken Cannelloni Pasta (Romano's Macaroni Grill), Spinach/Butternut Panzerotti, Chicken Cannelloni (Dinner) (Romano's Macaroni Grill)

  • How much cholesterol are in 1 serving?

    Having a insubstantial quantity of cholesterol with a cholesterol/calorie ratio of 0%, it is around the same amount as grapefruits, corn chips and cereal. For a healthy female, 0 mg is 0% of your DRV (Daily Recommended Value). Just 0 percent of all foods among all food groups have a lower cholesterol ratio. In the same way, compared to foods in its food group, this food has a limited amount of cholesterol. Here, within its own food group, this food has less cholesterol than nearly 100% of other foods.

    Overall Score

    Low

    Alternatives: Maccaroncelli Long Macaroni (Luxury Brand), Rotini (Clover Valley), Lo Mein Noodles Chicken (Pei Wei)

  • How much fiber are in 1 serving?

    For most men and women, 1 g is 4% of your daily recommended consumption. This food has the same quantity of fiber as foods like nectarines, cabbage and plums with a fiber/calorie ratio of 2.22%, which is a massive amount. Compared to foods in its food group, this item has a very high amount of fiber. In this case, around 6% of foods in this food group have a greater fiber/calories ratio. Similarly, this item has less fiber than approximately 17% of all foods we analyzed.

    Overall Score

    Very High

    Alternatives: Four Cheese Manicotti (Healthy Choice), Spinach & Cheese Tortellini (Jenny Craig), Portabello Marsala Pasta (Healthy Choice)

  • How much protein are in 1 serving?

    Having a good amt of protein with a protein/calorie ratio of 8.89%, it is around the same amount as fruit, champagne and sandwich cookies. 1 grams is 2% of your daily recommended intake for a healthy female. Almost 36% of all foods in our system have a lower protein/calories percentage. Similarly, compared to foods in the same food group, this item has a below average amt of protein. In this case, approximately 89% of foods in this food group have a greater protein percentage.

    Overall Score

    Moderate

    Alternatives: Spaghetti Soy Pasta (Revival), Penne Pollo (Smart Ones), Chicken Chow Mein (La Choy)

  • How much saturated fat are in 1 serving?

    This item has a high amount of saturated fat compared to foods in its food group. Here, within its own food group, this item has less saturated fat than approximately 10 percent of other foods. Likewise, nearly 81% of all foods in our database have a lower ratio of saturated fat to calories. With a saturated fat/calorie ratio of 20%, this item has a excessive level of saturated fat (it has the same amt as foods like lamb chops, brisket and half and half creams).

    Overall Score

    Very High

    Alternatives: Fusilli with Tomato Sauce (Kid's) (California Pizza Kitchen), Organic Sun-dried Tomato Polenta (Melissa's), Satisfying Selections Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo (Smart Ones)

  • How much sodium are in 1 serving?

    Roughly 30 percent of all foods we analyzed have a greater sodium/calories percentage. Likewise, compared to foods in the same food group (pasta, rice and noodles), this food has a unreasonable quantity of sodium. Here, within its own food group, this food has less sodium than nearly 34 percent of other foods. Having a stiff quantity of sodium with a sodium/calorie ratio of 244.44%, it has the same quantity as pasta salad, halibut and croutons. 4.58% of your daily recommended limit of sodium will be fulfilled by this specific serving size.

    Overall Score

    High

    Alternatives: 33 Mezzo Ditale Pasta (Rienzi), Spaghettini (Lancia), Farfalle Pasta (Market Pantry)

  • How much sugars are in 1 serving?

    Compared to foods in the same food group, this specific food has a low amt of sugar. In this case, about 100% of foods in this food group have a greater sugar ratio. Likewise, this item has less sugar than about 100% of all foods we analyzed. 0% of your daily recommended value will be achieved by this specific serving size. Having a meager amt of sugar with a sugar/calorie ratio of 0%, it has the same quantity as turkey bacon, gouda cheese and corn chips.

    Overall Score

    Low

    Alternatives: Pasta Bolognese (Houlihan's), Boil in a Bag Long Grain White Rice (Great Value), Thick Spaghetti Pasta (Barilla)