Calories in Polenta (cooked)
168kcal per 1 cup (240 g)
70 kcal per 100 g · about 8% of a 2,000-kcal day
Cooked polenta is mostly water, so a full cup is only about 168 calories before cheese or butter. It sets firm enough to slice and grill, or stays soft like a savory porridge.
Polenta (cooked) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 kcal | 168 kcal |
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3.8 g |
| Carbs | 15 g | 36 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g | 2.2 g |
| Sugar | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 9% Carbs 87% Fat 4%
Polenta (cooked) calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 20 kcal | 0.5 g | 4.3 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 35 kcal | 0.8 g | 7.5 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 70 kcal | 1.6 g | 15 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 140 kcal | 3.2 g | 30 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup (240 g) | 168 kcal | 3.8 g | 36 g | 0.7 g |
| 250 g | 175 kcal | 4 g | 37.5 g | 0.8 g |
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