What is polenta made of?

Polenta is primarily made from ground cornmeal and boiled in water or broth.

Is polenta gluten-free?

Yes, polenta is naturally gluten-free as it is made from corn.

How can I serve polenta?

Polenta can be served creamy, as a solid block, fried, or baked, and topped with various sauces or herbs.

Grains

¿Cuántas calorías tiene Italian Herb Polenta?

Italian Herb Polenta is a wholesome dish made from cornmeal and flavored with aromatic herbs. It's a versatile side that pairs well with a variety of cuisines, offering a comforting texture and subtle flavor.

Por 100 g

70 kcal

1 cup cooked

168 kcal

(240 g)

Proteínas	Carbohidratos	Grasas
1.5 g / 100g	15 g / 100g	1 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 8% · Carbs 80% · Fat 12%

Share of energy: 4 kcal per gram of protein and carbs, 9 kcal per gram of fat.

1 cup cooked (240 g, 168 kcal) is 8% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 cup cooked takes about 41 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Italian Herb Polenta is number 1 of 6 by calories per 100 g, lowest first. The similar foods average 137 kcal per 100 g.

Food	kcal / 100 g	Protein / 100 g
Italian Herb Polenta	70	1.5 g
Nutty Barley Salad	120	4 g
Turmeric Rice Salad	130	3 g
Wild Rice Pilaf with Cranberries	140	4 g
Apple Cinnamon Quinoa	143	4.1 g
Bulgur and Roasted Veggie Bowl	150	5 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Tamaños de ración

Ración	Gramos	Calorías
1 cup cooked	240 g	168 kcal
100g	100 g	70 kcal
1/2 cup cooked	120 g	84 kcal

Puntuación de salud

7/10

Preguntas frecuentes

What is polenta made of?: Polenta is primarily made from ground cornmeal and boiled in water or broth.
Is polenta gluten-free?: Yes, polenta is naturally gluten-free as it is made from corn.
How can I serve polenta?: Polenta can be served creamy, as a solid block, fried, or baked, and topped with various sauces or herbs.

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