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Polenta
Polenta
Polenta by Trader Joe's provides 71 kcal per 100 g, with 0 g of sugars and 1.4 g of protein. That is 100% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is C and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Unsalted polenta category and comes in a 510 g pack.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 140 g
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 100 kcal | 152 −53% | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.4 −100% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.1 −100% |
| Carbohydrates | 15.7 g | 22 g | 8% | 33.3 −53% |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0.2 −100% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0 |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 2.1 −100% |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 2 g | 4% | 3.3 −57% |
| Salt | 0.6 g | 0.9 g | 0.6 |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 10 Unsalted polenta products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other unsalted polenta
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Water, Organic Yellow Corn Meal, Salt, Tartaric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (to maintain color), Beta Carotene (for color).
Additives 3
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Quantity
- 510 g
- Serving size
- 140 g
- Labels & certifications
- No glutenOrganicUSDA Organic
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 00797177
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Polenta?
Polenta contains 71 kcal per 100 g and about 100 kcal per serving (140 g).
How much sugar is in Polenta?
Polenta has 0 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Polenta healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of C (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 21, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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