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

NutrientPer 100 gPer 1 cup
Calories70 kcal168 kcal
Protein1.6 g3.8 g
Carbs15 g36 g
Fat0.3 g0.7 g
Fiber0.9 g2.2 g
Sugar0.3 g0.7 g

Where the calories come from

Polenta (cooked) calories by serving size

ServingCaloriesProteinCarbsFat
1 oz (28 g)20 kcal0.5 g4.3 g0.1 g
50 g35 kcal0.8 g7.5 g0.2 g
100 g70 kcal1.6 g15 g0.3 g
200 g140 kcal3.2 g30 g0.6 g
1 cup (240 g)168 kcal3.8 g36 g0.7 g
250 g175 kcal4 g37.5 g0.8 g

Logging polenta (cooked) the slow way?

Snap a photo of your plate and NibbleCal logs the calories and macros for you — in about 3 seconds.

Try it with a photo

Free forever plan · No credit card required

More grains & breads

Values based on USDA FoodData Central reference entries. Actual nutrition varies with variety, preparation, and portion. © 2026 NibbleCal.