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Polenta (cooked)

Corn porridge that sets as it cools — tomorrow it fries, that's the plan.

EnergyProteinCarbsFiberFat
Per 100 g81 kcal 1.8 g17.5 g 1.2 g0.3 g
Per 100 kcal— 2.2 g21.6 g 1.5 g0.4 g
One cup · 240 g194 kcal4.3 g42.0 g2.9 g0.7 g

Where the calories come from

protein 9%carbs 88%3%

Also in 100 g

Total sugars—
Saturated fat—
Sodium—
Potassium—
Calcium—
Iron—
Magnesium—
Protein4.3 g · 9% DVFiber2.9 g · 10% DV

DV = FDA daily value for adults (21 CFR 101.9). A dash (—) means the USDA entry for this food does not report that nutrient — we leave it blank rather than estimate it. Values synced from USDA FoodData Central where available (this entry keeps reference values). Fiber sits inside the carbs figure.

1667 gfor 30 g protein
1350 kcalthose grams cost
1.2 gfiber per 100 g

Where it sits in the whole library

01002003004005006007001020304050607080g proteinkcal per 100 g →↑ lean & protein-richenergy-dense ↓Chicken breastRolled oatsPolenta
0100200300400500600700510152025303540g fiberkcal per 100 g →↑ fiber-heavyrefined ↓Chia seedsBroccoliPolenta
05101520253691215g fiber /100 kcalg protein per 100 kcal →↑ fiber-rich caloriesempty calories ↓LentilsChicken breastPolenta

Rank within grains

Oat bran7.0 gWheat germ6.4 gWhole wheat bread4.9 gSpelt4.3 gWhole wheat pasta4.0 gBagel4.0 gWild rice4.0 gTeff3.8 gAmaranth3.7 gBulgur3.7 gBuckwheat3.7 gPolenta2.2 g#31 of 38 in Grains · protein per 100 kcal

Fiber, in context

Polenta1.2 gRolled oats10.1 gBroccoli3.3 gWhite rice0.9 g

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