Calorie corn porridge and its nutritional value

Cornmeal is a fairly versatile product, from which you can prepare a lot of delicious dishes that are also useful.To make sure of this, you need to know about the calorie and nutritional value of all known corn porridge.

Cornmeal dishes are appreciated in the cuisines of various countries due to their taste properties and a rich set of valuable substances in the main ingredient - corn. Long ago, corn grits were used as bread; it was not particularly different from wheat or rye. The taste and quality of the product depend on the processing method of the cereal. He is also responsible for the preservation of nutritional value.

In stores there are such types of grain:

• ground (size of 5 grains);
• crushed (fine grain);
• ground into flour;
• whole (used for popcorn, dry breakfast).

Despite the fact that corn porridge is a fairly high-calorie dish, it does not cease to be very useful, even in the diet menu. The number of calories depends primarily on what kind of liquid component porridge is boiled in and what is subsequently added to it. Consider the three most common cooking options for boiled cereals.

Cooked porridge with milk contains about 185 calories per 100 grams. The classic recipe requires 160 g of cereals, 0.5 cups of milk and the same amount of water. On average, one serving will be about 300 g, in which - 1.9 g of fat, 119 carbohydrates and 13.2 proteins. As a result, such a portion of corn porridge is 600 calories. To make milk-based porridge more tasty, add a piece of butter and sugar to taste.

Corn porridge on the water without adding sugar and oil is dietary - 100 g of the product contains only 90 calories. This recipe is perfect for those who want to lose weight and quickly burn fat. If the amount of water will prevail over the croup, it will turn into a very liquid porridge, which will reduce the caloric content even more. True, the taste of this product is questionable. One serving weighs approximately 220 grams (grains 50 grams, water 240 ml) and contains 0.70 fats, 40 carbohydrates and 5 proteins. Calorie portions is 206 calories.

Porridge with butter and sugar, boiled in water, will contain about 140 calories per 100-gram serving, with the addition of pumpkin to this recipe - 193 calories; popcorn and popcorn flakes - an average of 360 calories.

No wonder corn porridge called queen porridge. Not only the pleasant taste and aroma made it better, but also a rich biochemical composition with many essential vitamins and minerals for the human body.

The nutritional value of the dry product is about 340 calories per 100 grams. Among them - 8.4 g of proteins, 76 g of carbohydrates and 1.3 g of fat.

A dish of corn grits is famous for its small, but very significant content of nutrients, without which the proper functioning of the body is impossible. In the composition there are:

• B vitamins (B1, B2, B6, B9);
• zinc;
• beta carotene;
• chromium;
• cobalt;
• iron;
• Niacin (PP);
• copper;
• manganese.

This porridge benefits literally everyone and everyone, it can be added to the diet of infants, it is completely safe for allergy sufferers and people with gastrointestinal problems. Due to its fiber content, the body is cleansed of toxins and slags. Regular use will provide you with a strong immunity, start the renewal of cellular tissues, reduce the risk of various inflammations, including cancer cells.

Despite the huge benefits of corn porridge, it should be used carefully: GI (glycemic index) of the product may exceed 70 units. This number is growing by adding to the porridge, for example, sugar and butter, it also applies to milk porridge - in this case it is better to refrain from any additives, only milk.

If you want to competently make your diet, including this porridge in it, be sure to consider the caloric and energy value (CBDI) per 100 g of product. Remember, indicators depend on the method of cooking and processing.

• In raw cereals: 8.2 g of protein, 1.1 fat, 70 g of carbohydrates. The result is 326 kcal.
• In boiled water: 2 g of proteins, 0.4 g of fat, 19 g of carbohydrates. Exactly 85 kcal.
• In dairy: proteins —3 g, carbohydrates — 13 g and fats — 2.5 g. Total: 105 kcal.

Undoubtedly, corn porridge is an ideal dietary option for breakfast, lunch and dinner. But we are talking about cooking exclusively on water. Milk and other sweet ingredients will increase calorie and GI, which will slow down the process of burning fat.

To this dish you can safely add fresh fruits, vegetables, boiled meat and greens. Such a meal will be very appetizing, and most importantly, hearty. Your body will be filled with all the vitamins and minerals it needs, which is an integral part of the diet. You will not experience hunger for a long time, and every meal will be pleasant and unlimited. After all, diet, above all, must be healthy.

The recipe for making corn porridge, see below.