⏱ 30 min totalCreamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon
Per 1 serving · 280 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein8.5g16% of calories
- Carbs11g19% of calories
- Fat16g65% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon (280 g) has 218 calories, with 8.5 g of protein, 11 g of carbohydrates and 16 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (65% of calories). It is high in riboflavin (b2) (22% DV), Vitamin B12 (28% DV) and calcium (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 35% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)22%
- Vitamin B1228%
- Calcium20%
- Iron38%
- Phosphorus23%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Thiamine19%
- Niacin11%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Selenium17%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat35%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- ¼ cup Corn grits
¹⁄₁₆ cup Parmesan cheese- ⅜ cup 2% milk
- 🥄⅝ cup Water
¼ tbsp Butter
2 strip Bacon
¼ tbsp Rosemary
Directions
- 1
Preheat oven to 450F with rack in middle.
- 2
Sprinkle chopped rosemary over bacon in a 4-sided sheet pan. Roast, turning once, until bacon is golden, 12 to 14 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- 3
Meanwhile, bring water, milk, butter, a rounded 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper to a simmer in a heavy medium saucepan. Add grits in a slow stream, whisking constantly. Simmer over medium-low heat, covered, stirring often, until grits are tender and creamy, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in cheese. Serve grits with bacon.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (280 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 89 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 22% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 18 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 28% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 29 mg | 5% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 203 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 194 mg | 4% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 162 mg | 23% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 8% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 10 μg | 17% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.4 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 13 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 4 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 2 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.2 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.3 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lactose | 5 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.2 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 6 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 88 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.4 g | — |
| Starch | 5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.4 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.4 g | — |
| Valine | 0.5 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 218 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 41minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 26minCycling (moderate)
- 18minRunning (6 mph)
- 31minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon?
One serving of Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon (1 serving) has 218 calories, which works out to 78 calories per 100 g. That is about 11% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon high in protein?
Not especially. It has 8.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 16% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 10 g of net carbs and 19% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon?
369 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Creamy Grits with Rosemary Bacon?
5.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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