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Garlic and Thyme Polenta⏱ 25 min total
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Garlic and Thyme Polenta

Per 1 serving · 49 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
194
10%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3.2g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    33g
    67% of calories
  • Fat
    5.8g
    27% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of Garlic and Thyme Polenta (49 g) has 194 calories, with 3.2 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 5.8 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (67% of calories).

Per 100 g
397cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.7g
Net carbs
32g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.1g
0 g sugar

Ingredients

For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Prepare the polenta according to package directions.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, 1–2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir the garlic-butter mixture into the polenta along with the dried thyme and black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.

  4. 4

    Serve hot.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (49 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A49 μg
5%
Vitamin C1 mg
1%
Vitamin D0.1 μg
1%
Vitamin E0.2 mg
1%
Vitamin K5 μg
4%
Thiamine0 mg
0%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
0%
Niacin0 mg
0%
Vitamin B60 mg
2%
Folate (B9)1 μg
0%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
0%
Choline2 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium9 mg
1%
Iron0.3 mg
4%
Potassium63 mg
1%
Magnesium1 mg
0%
Phosphorus5 mg
1%
Zinc0 mg
0%
Copper0 mg
1%
Manganese0 mg
2%
Selenium0.3 μg
1%
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0 g—
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)0 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0 g—
Aspartic acid0 g—
Beta carotene17 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0.2 μg—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid0 g—
Glycine0 g—
Histidine0 g—
Hydroxyproline0 g—
Isoleucine0 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine0 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.2 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol48 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose0 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60.2 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30.1 μg—

Burning 194 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 37min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 23min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 27min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Garlic and Thyme Polenta?

One serving of Garlic and Thyme Polenta (1 serving) has 194 calories, which works out to 397 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.7% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Garlic and Thyme Polenta high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3.2 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 7% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Is Garlic and Thyme Polenta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 32 g of net carbs and 67% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Garlic and Thyme Polenta?

1.2 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in Garlic and Thyme Polenta?

0 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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