Tasso And Cheese Grits
Tasso and Cheese Grits provide a satisfying source of protein paired with moderate fat content, balancing flavor with nutrition. This dish is rich in calcium and phosphorus, supporting bone health, and includes iron and B vitamins critical for energy metabolism. Its dietary fiber promotes digestion, while carbohydrates offer a steady energy release. Enjoy a flavorful dish that delivers key nutrients for a well-rounded meal.
Macro Impact
A Serving (250 g) of Tasso And Cheese Grits contains 500 calories, 18 g of protein, 40 g of carbohydrates, and 28 g of fat.
Calorie Burn
How long would it take to burn off 500 calories?
- Walking3.5 mph, moderate pace89 min
- YogaModerate effort, gentle pace127 min
- SwimmingFreestyle, moderate effort66 min
- Biking12–14 mph, moderate effort48 min
- StairsStair climbing, moderate pace63 min
- Running5 mph (12 min/mile)46 min
Estimates for an average adult male (~75 kg / 165 lb), based on activity MET values. Download Leana to calculate calorie burn based on your personal profile.
Nutritional composition
Complete nutrition facts: macronutrients (protein, carbs and fat) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).
Values per Serving (250 g)
Carbohydrates
- Carbohydrates40 / 313 g(13%)
- Dietary Fiber4 / 38 g(11%)
- Soluble Fiber2 g
- Insoluble Fiber2 g
- Total Sugars3 g
- Added Sugars0 / 63 g(0%)
- Sugar Alcohols0 g
- Other Carbohydrates0 g
- Sorbitol0 g
- Xylitol0 g
Fats
- Total Fat28 / 83 g(34%)
- Saturated Fat12 / 25 g(48%)
- Trans Fat2 g
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
- Cholesterol95 / 300 mg(32%)
- Omega-30.1 g
- Omega-64 g
- Omega-910 g
- Oleic Acid8 g
- Capric Acid0.1 g
- Erucic Acid1 g
- Lauric Acid0.2 g
- Stearic Acid3 g
- Caprylic Acid0.1 g
- Linoleic Acid3.5 g
- Myristic Acid1 g
- Palmitic Acid4 g
- Linolenic Acid0 g
- Eicosenoic Acid1 g
- Arachidonic Acid0.3 g
- Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA)0.1 g
- Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g
- Gamma-Linolenic Acid (GLA)0.1 g
- Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g
- Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g
- Dihomo-Gamma-Linolenic Acid (DGLA)0.1 g
Protein
- Protein18 / 56 g(32%)
Amino Acids
- Lysine1.4 g
- Serine0.63 g
- Valine0.91 g
- Alanine0.91 g
- Cystine0.27 g
- Cysteine0.27 g
- Proline0.91 g
- Taurine25 mg
- Arginine0.91 g
- Histidine0.54 g
- Threonine0.72 g
- Isoleucine0.91 g
- Methionine0.45 g
- Tryptophan0.18 g
- Glutamic Acid3.2 g
- Aspartic Acid2.3 g
- Phenylalanine0.72 g
- Glycine0.91 g
- Leucine1.4 g
- Tyrosine0.63 g
Vitamins
- Vitamin A300 / 900 ug(33%)
- Vitamin C2 / 90 mg(2%)
- Vitamin D0.5 / 15 ug(3%)
- Vitamin E1 / 15 mg(7%)
- Vitamin K5 / 120 ug(4%)
- Vitamin B60.4 / 1.3 mg(31%)
- Vitamin B121 / 2.4 ug(42%)
- Thiamin (B1)0.2 / 1.2 mg(17%)
- Riboflavin (B2)0.3 / 1.3 mg(23%)
- Niacin (B3)3 / 16 mg(19%)
- Folate80 / 400 ug(20%)
- Pantothenic Acid (B5)0.6 / 5 mg(12%)
- Biotin5 / 30 ug(17%)
- Choline60 / 550 mg(11%)
Minerals
- Calcium250 / 1,000 mg(25%)
- Iron1.1 / 8 mg(14%)
- Magnesium30 / 420 mg(7%)
- Phosphorus200 / 700 mg(29%)
- Potassium250 / 3,400 mg(7%)
- Sodium1,000 / 2,300 mg(43%)
- Zinc2.5 / 11 mg(23%)
- Copper0.3 / 0.9 mg(33%)
- Manganese0.5 / 2.3 mg(22%)
- Selenium25 / 55 ug(45%)
- Iodine20 / 150 ug(13%)
- Chromium5 / 35 ug(14%)
- Molybdenum5 / 45 ug(11%)
- Chloride1,540 / 2,300 mg(67%)
Other
- Water180 / 3,700 g(5%)
- Caffeine0 mg
- Alcohol0 g

