
Product Insights
Polenta is a fine corn semolina belonging to the Cereals and potatoes group, sold in a 1 kg plastic bag and marketed as a plant‑based food. It carries a Nutri‑Score of B and is classified as a NOVA 3 processed product, reflecting its simple ingredient list (100 % corn) and the absence of additives. Nutritionally it is low in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt, but provides 359 kcal, 74 g carbohydrates and 8 g protein per 100 g, offering a high energy load with modest protein.
Nutrient Levels
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Nutritional Values
Values per 100 g
Comparative Analysis
Compared with the average values for similar cereal products, Polenta contains far less sugar (1 g vs 9 g), fat (2 g vs 6.9 g) and salt (0 g vs 2.96 g), but its carbohydrate content (74 g vs 63.97 g) and energy (359 kcal vs 353 kcal) are higher, while protein is slightly lower (8 g vs 9.76 g).
Ingredients
Sennoule de maïs
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