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Sweet and Salty Polenta⏱ 25 min total
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Sweet and Salty Polenta

Per 1 serving · 610 g · 5 ingredients

Calories
188
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    3g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    82% of calories
  • Fat
    2.4g
    12% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Sweet and Salty Polenta (610 g) has 188 calories, with 3 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 2.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (82% of calories). It is high in manganese (27% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 27% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
31cal
very low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.6g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
1.9g
12 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Manganese27%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Riboflavin (B2)19%
  • Calcium19%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium27%

Ingredients

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

Directions

Prep 5 minCook 20 min
  1. 1

    Combine polenta, almond milk, and water in a pot and cook over medium/low heat, stirring often, until tender; 15-20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add salt, to taste.

  3. 3

    Drizzle with maple syrup and eat.

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 serving (610 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0 mg
0%
Riboflavin (B2)0.2 mg
19%
Niacin0 mg
0%
Vitamin B60 mg
0%
Folate (B9)0 μg
0%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0 mg
0%
Choline0.3 mg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium193 mg
19%
Iron0.2 mg
2%
Potassium177 mg
4%
Magnesium4 mg
1%
Phosphorus0.4 mg
0%
Zinc0.3 mg
3%
Copper0 mg
0%
Manganese1 mg
27%
Selenium0.1 μg
0%
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 carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride0 μg—
Fructose0.1 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0.3 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 fats0 g—
Phenylalanine0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0 g—
Proline0 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0 g—
Starch0 g—
Sucrose12 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0 g—
Valine0 g—
Vitamin D20 μg—
Vitamin D30 μg—

Burning 188 calories

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

  • 36min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 23min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 16min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 26min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Sweet and Salty Polenta?

One serving of Sweet and Salty Polenta (1 serving) has 188 calories, which works out to 31 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Is Sweet and Salty Polenta high in protein?

Not especially. It has 3 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 Sweet and Salty Polenta keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 82% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Sweet and Salty Polenta?

622 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in Sweet and Salty Polenta?

12 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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