⏱ 35 min totalMaple Bacon Polenta
Per 1 serving · 127 g · 9 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.4g5% of calories
- Carbs14g29% of calories
- Fat14g66% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Maple Bacon Polenta (127 g) has 185 calories, with 2.4 g of protein, 14 g of carbohydrates and 14 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (66% of calories). It is high in manganese (20% DV). Keep an eye on saturated fat, which provides 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Manganese20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Saturated fat36%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
1 strip Bacon- 🥄¼ cup Water
- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
- 🥄½ oz Yellow polenta
- ¹⁄₁₆ cup 2% milk
¾ tbsp Butter
¹⁄₁₆ tsp Paprika
⅛ tsp Black pepper
¾ tbsp Maple syrup
Directions
- 1
Crisp the bacon in a skillet over medium heat. Meanwhile, prepare the polenta.
- 2
In a saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil over high heat. Gradually whisk in the polenta, then reduce heat to medium and continue whisking until thickened.
- 3
Lower the heat to low and stir in the milk, butter, paprika, black pepper, and maple syrup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- 4
Once the bacon is cooked, pat off excess fat and chop roughly. Sprinkle over the polenta and serve.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (127 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 86 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 0.3 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 1 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.2 μg | 6% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Choline | 11 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 41 mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 86 mg | 2% |
| Magnesium | 7 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 35 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.4 mg | 4% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 3 μg | 5% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 1 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 53 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.2 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.4 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lactose | 1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 81 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 9 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 185 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 35minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Maple Bacon Polenta?
One serving of Maple Bacon Polenta (1 serving) has 185 calories, which works out to 146 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Maple Bacon Polenta high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 5% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Maple Bacon Polenta keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 13 g of net carbs and 29% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Maple Bacon Polenta?
424 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Maple Bacon Polenta?
10 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
More recipes
View all
342 calCitrus Spinach Salad1 serving
373 calTurkey, Spinach & Tomato Pita Pizza1 serving
298 calBalsamic Salmon1 serving
235 calCucumber Avocado Toast1 serving
378 calChicken Stew1 serving
234 calStrawberry, Peach, and Chia Smoothie1 serving
145 calSummer Shrimp1 serving
301 calOne Pan Balsamic Chicken and Veggies1 serving