polenta
Packaged product Vegetables M&S
Polenta contains 379 kcal per 100 g.
Roughly 83% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9% from fat and 7% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for vegetables on FoodFactly (349 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 35% of the Daily Value for manganese, 33% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 29% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B6.
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
The source reports no household measures (such as cups or pieces) for this food, so only weights are offered.
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 379 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 3.9 g | 5% |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium L | 12 mg | 0.5% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 76.9 g | 28% |
| Dietary fiber L | 4.2 g | 15% |
| Total sugars L | 0.6 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 6.9 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 1.7 mg | 11% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.4 mg | 33% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.14 mg | 11% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 2.1 mg | 13% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) L | 0.6 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 L | 0.5 mg | 29% |
| Folate (B9) L | 115 µg | 29% |
| Vitamin B12 L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 40 mg | 3% |
| Iron L | 3.2 mg | 18% |
| Magnesium L | 100 mg | 24% |
| Phosphorus L | 260 mg | 21% |
| Potassium L | 320 mg | 7% |
| Zinc L | 1.9 mg | 17% |
| Copper L | 0.2 mg | 22% |
| Manganese L | 0.8 mg | 35% |
| Selenium L | 12.8 µg | 23% |
| Iodine L | 0 µg | 0% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 7%
- Carbohydrates 83%
- Fat 9%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.9 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 7.5 g)
- Fiber4.2 gabove the median for vegetables (median 3.1 g)
- Fat3.9 gin the top quarter of vegetables (median 1.1 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of vegetables (median 0.2 g)
- Sodium12 mgabove the median for vegetables (median 4 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal1.8 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water13.6 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 64.1 g |
|---|
Carotenoids (1)
| Beta-carotene L | 6.5 µg |
|---|
Other components (2)
| Water L | 13.6 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol L | 0 g |
Product details
- Brand
- M&S
- Barcode
- 29197453
- Quantity
- 500g
- Category
- Corn semolinas for polenta
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
precooked ground maize
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in polenta?
100 g of polenta has 379 kcal.
How much protein is in polenta?
Polenta contains 6.9 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value). About 7% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other vegetables, that is in the lowest quarter (median 7.5 g).
How many carbs are in polenta?
Polenta has 76.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4.2 g of fiber and 0.6 g of sugars. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in polenta?
Polenta contains 3.9 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does polenta contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are manganese (35% DV), Thiamin (B1) (33% DV), Vitamin B6 (29% DV), Folate (B9) (29% DV) and magnesium (24% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in polenta?
100 g contains 12 mg of sodium, 0.5% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From Open Food Facts, record dated March 27, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 29197453. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 27, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 95/100 (how it is calculated).
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