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Polenta (corn grits): carbs, carb exchanges and glycemic index
Values per 100 g: polenta (corn grits), cooked with water.
14.0g net carbs per 100 g
0.9carb exchanges per 100 g (15 g each)
72glycemic index
These are reference values. Set your insulin dose with your doctor.
Nutrition per 100 g
| Net carbs | 14.0 g |
|---|---|
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Fat | 0.5 g |
| Energy | 71 kcal |
Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy, record 171655 “Cereals, corn grits, white, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt”. Net carbs = total carbs 14.8 g − fiber 0.8 g.
Portions
| Portion | ½ cup129 g | 1 cup257 g |
|---|---|---|
| Net carbs, g | 18.0 | 35.9 |
| Carb units (10 g) | 1.8 | 3.6 |
| Carb units (12 g) | 1.5 | 3.0 |
| Carb exchanges (15 g) | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| Glycemic load | 13 | 26 |
The portion weights come from the USDA household measures for this food. A cup is a US measuring cup, about 240 ml. Carb units = carbs of the portion ÷ 10, 12 or 15 g. Glycemic load = GI × carbs of the portion ÷ 100.
Glycemic index
GI 72. This is the mean of 2 measurements in the 2021 international GI tables. The measured values are from 68 to 75.
Foods in the tables:
- Cornmeal porridge
- Ugali porridge (corn foofoo, pap) made from refined maize flour, cooked for 15 min
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