Is polenta gluten-free?

Yes, polenta is naturally gluten-free.

How do I serve cooked polenta?

It can be served creamy or allowed to set and sliced, perfect for grilling.

Absolutely! You can stir in cheese, herbs, or sauces to enhance the flavor.

Grains

Creamy and comforting cooked polenta, a versatile base or side dish.

Per 100 g

70 kcal

1 cup

168 kcal

(240 g)

Protein	Carbs	Fat
1.5 g / 100g	15 g / 100g	0.5 g / 100g

Where the calories come from

Protein 9% · Carbs 85% · Fat 6%

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

1 cup (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 takes about 41 min of brisk walking. Estimate for a 70 kg adult walking briskly (about 4 kcal a minute).

Polenta (cooked) 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
Polenta (cooked)	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 12, 2026.

Serving	Grams	Calories
1 cup	240 g	168 kcal
1/2 cup	120 g	84 kcal

6/10

Low in calories and gluten-free, making it a great option.

Is polenta gluten-free?: Yes, polenta is naturally gluten-free.
How do I serve cooked polenta?: It can be served creamy or allowed to set and sliced, perfect for grilling.
Can I add flavors to polenta?: Absolutely! You can stir in cheese, herbs, or sauces to enhance the flavor.

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