Corn Grits
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry's food group, name and nutrient profile — a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Recipes and brands vary, so always read the label on packaged foods.
Good nutrient density 33/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry delivers for its calories — scored across 24 vitamins, minerals, protein and fiber, minus saturated fat and sodium. See the most nutrient-dense foods.
Caloric ratio
Where the calories in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
86% from carbs
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Carbs 86%76.0 g per serving
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Fat 5%2.1 g per serving
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Protein 8%7.3 g per serving
What Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry is a good source of
Stand-out nutrients per 100 g, by share of your Daily Value. Bold figures are an excellent source (20%+ DV).
Full nutrition breakdown
- Beneficial
- Moderate
- Limit
- Neutral
Bars are shaded by how a high amount affects your diet — green for nutrients to seek out (fiber, protein, vitamins), red for those best kept low (saturated fat, sodium, cholesterol), neutral where it depends. Each bar shows the % of your Daily Value per serving.
| Carbohydrates | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | |
| Starch | 67.1 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 1.5 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1.5 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0.0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0.0 g | — |
| Fats & Fatty Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 30.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 937.0 mg | — |
| Butyric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caproic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 322.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 40.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 395.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 937.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 1.9 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.7 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.0 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 176.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.0 mcg | |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.2 mg | |
| Choline | 14.4 mg | |
| Betaine | 1.1 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 378.0 mg | |
| Iron | 38.8 mg | |
| Magnesium | 42.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 118.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 163.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 1,050.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | |
| Selenium | 17.1 mcg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | 0.0 mg | |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | — |
| Caffeine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Theobromine | 0.0 mg | — |
| Ash | 4.2 g | — |
About Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry
Grits are coarsely ground corn cooked slowly with water or milk into a soft, creamy porridge. A cornerstone of Southern cooking in the United States, they are usually eaten savory — with butter, cheese, shrimp or alongside eggs — rather than sweet.
The figures here are for the dry cereal, which is mostly starch at around 359 calories per 100 grams. Once cooked, grits soak up a lot of water and become far less calorie-dense spoon for spoon. Made from milled corn they are naturally low in fiber and protein, so instant and quick varieties are commonly fortified with iron and B vitamins to compensate.
Grits are a comforting, mild, blank-canvas base whose final nutrition depends almost entirely on what you stir in. Butter and cheese turn them rich; water and a light hand keep them simple.
Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central & FooDB. Values are per 100 g, edible portion.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry?
There are 359 calories in 100 g of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry, or about 104 calories in 1 packet (29 g).
How much protein is in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry contains 7.3 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry has 76.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry provides 2.1 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry a good source of?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, dry is an excellent source of Iron (215% DV), Thiamin (B1) (162% DV), Niacin (B3) (56% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (54% DV), Folate (B9) (44% DV) and Selenium (31% DV) and a good source of Protein, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6 and Magnesium (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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