Italian polenta

in Meals Barcode 0072368882703
Good nutritional quality
Processed food

Italian polenta provides 64 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 1.6 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is B and it is classified as NOVA 3 (processed food). It is listed in the Meals category.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
0.4 g · Low
Saturated fat
0 g · Low
Sugars
0 g · Low
Salt
0.5 g · Moderate

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 3/4 cup (125 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 64 kcal 80 kcal 178 −64%
Total fat 0.4 g 0.5 g 1% 7.9 −95%
Saturated fat 0 g 0 g 0% 2.8 −100%
Carbohydrates 13.6 g 17 g 6% 17.8 −24%
Total sugars 0 g 0 g 3.1 −100%
Added sugarsUSDA 0 g 0 g 0% 1.2 −100%
Dietary fiber 0.8 g 1 g 4% 2 −60%
Protein 1.6 g 2 g 4% 8.7 −82%
Salt 0.5 g 0.7 g 1.2 −54%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5053 Meals products on Foodmetria.

Serving size and added sugars from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from July 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other meals

Calories lower 3%
Sugars lower 1%
Salt lower 17%
Saturated fat lower 1%
Protein top 97%
Fiber top 72%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Water, corn flour, sea salt, tartaric acid. (acidity regulator).

Palm oil freeVeganVegetarian

Additives 1

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
3/4 cup (125 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0072368882703

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Italian polenta?

Italian polenta contains 64 kcal per 100 g and about 80 kcal per serving (3/4 cup (125 g)).

How much sugar is in Italian polenta?

Italian polenta has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Italian polenta healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of B (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 3 — processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Italian polenta vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it appears to be vegan. Always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 23, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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