🧪 Nutrition Facts
- Calories 159.8
- Total Fat 3.0 g
- Saturated Fat 1.0 g
- Cholesterol 5.1 mg
- Sodium 819.8 mg
- Potassium 0.0 mg
- Total Carbohydrate 28.0 g
- Dietary Fiber 1.0 g
- Sugars 2.0 g
- Protein 4.0 g
- Vitamin A 0.0 IU
- Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
- Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg
- Vitamin D 0.0 IU
- Vitamin E 0.0 mg
- Calcium 40.0 mg
- Copper 0.0 mg
- Folate 0.0 µg
- Iron 0.4 mg
- Magnesium 0.0 mg
- Manganese 0.0 mg
- Niacin 0.0 mg
- Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
- Phosphorus 0.0 mg
- Riboflavin 0.0 mg
- Thiamin 0.0 mg
- Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.
📋 Nutrition Summary
With 159.8 calories per serving (1 Serving (42.5g)), Polenta with Cheese is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 28.0g per serving (72.3% of calories). One thing to note: a single serving contains 819.8mg of sodium (36% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.
🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags
Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.
📝 Ingredients
Pre-Cooked Corn Meal, Processed Cheese Powders (cheese, Ewe's Cheese, Whey Powder, Salt), Powdered Sunflower Oil Preparation (sunflower Oil, Glucose Syrup, Sodium Caseinate, Silicon Dioxide), Salt, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Onion Powder.
🔬 Ingredient Analysis
Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract
Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.
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📊 % Daily Value
The following shows how one serving of Polenta with Cheese contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 159.8 kcal | 8% |
| Total Fat | 3.0 g | 4% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.0 g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5.1 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 819.8 mg | 36% ⚠️ |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% |
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% |
| Calcium | 40.0 mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
🔥 Calorie Analysis
Polenta with Cheese accounts for 8% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 72.3% of the calories.
🏃 Exercise Burn Time
How long would it take to burn off the 159.8 calories in Polenta with Cheese? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.
| Exercise | Minutes to Burn |
|---|---|
| Running: 10 minutes per mile | 12.1 min |
| Walking: 17 minutes per mile | 27.6 min |
| Cycling (Low Intensity) | 17.5 min |
| HIIT | 14.8 min |
| Running: 12 Minutes Per Mile | 14.3 min |
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