Can I add cheese to it?

Yes, adding cheese will enhance its flavor, but it will also increase the calorie count.

Yes, polenta is made from cornmeal and is naturally gluten-free.

How long does it take to prepare?

It typically takes about 30 minutes to cook polenta.

Grains

How many calories in Savory Mushroom Polenta?

Rich in flavor, this savory mushroom polenta is a comforting dish loaded with umami. It's relatively low in calories and keeps you feeling full, fitting perfectly into a weight management plan.

Per 100 g

170 kcal

1 serving

340 kcal

(200 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
4 g / 100g	29 g / 100g	6 g / 100g

In numbers

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 62% · Fat 29%

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

1 serving (200 g, 340 kcal) is 17% of a 2,000 kcal day. 2,000 kcal is the reference day used on nutrition labels, not a personal target.
Burning 1 serving takes about 83 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Compared with similar foods

Savory Mushroom Polenta is number 6 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
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
Savory Mushroom Polenta	170	4 g

Nutrition data updated June 15, 2026.

Serving sizes

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 serving	200 g	340 kcal
1 cup	150 g	255 kcal
1/2 cup	75 g	128 kcal

Health score

7/10

Frequently asked questions

Can I add cheese to it?: Yes, adding cheese will enhance its flavor, but it will also increase the calorie count.
Is it gluten-free?: Yes, polenta is made from cornmeal and is naturally gluten-free.
How long does it take to prepare?: It typically takes about 30 minutes to cook polenta.

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