Corn Grits
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt
Nutrition facts per 100 g · edible portion
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Dietary labels are inferred automatically from Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt'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 28/100
How many beneficial nutrients Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt come from — the split across carbs, fat & protein.
86% from carbs
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Carbs 86%16.0 g per serving
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Fat 6%0.5 g per serving
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Protein 8%1.6 g per serving
What Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt 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 | 16.0 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1 g | |
| Starch | 15.4 g | — |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.1 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 | 0.5 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | — |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 0.0 mg | — |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 191.0 mg | — |
| Caprylic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Capric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Lauric Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Myristic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitic Acid | 67.0 mg | — |
| Stearic Acid | 9.0 mg | — |
| Arachidic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Behenic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Palmitoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Oleic Acid | 81.0 mg | — |
| Gadoleic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Erucic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Nervonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Linoleic Acid | 191.0 mg | — |
| Arachidonic Acid | 0.0 mg | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.0 mg | — |
| Protein & Amino Acids | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g | |
| Histidine | 48.0 mg | — |
| Isoleucine | 58.0 mg | — |
| Leucine | 228.0 mg | — |
| Lysine | 31.0 mg | — |
| Methionine | 29.0 mg | — |
| Phenylalanine | 87.0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 52.0 mg | — |
| Tryptophan | 11.0 mg | — |
| Valine | 77.0 mg | — |
| Alanine | 131.0 mg | — |
| Arginine | 60.0 mg | — |
| Aspartic Acid | 97.0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 34.0 mg | — |
| Glutamic Acid | 337.0 mg | — |
| Glycine | 52.0 mg | — |
| Proline | 179.0 mg | — |
| Serine | 70.0 mg | — |
| Tyrosine | 54.0 mg | — |
| Vitamins | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (RAE) | ~ | — |
| Vitamin C | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin D | ~ | — |
| Vitamin E | 0.0 mg | |
| Vitamin K | 0.0 mcg | |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.7 mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.0 mg | |
| Folate (B9) | 27.0 mcg | |
| Vitamin B12 | ~ | — |
| Pantothenic Acid (B5) | 0.1 mg | |
| Choline | 2.6 mg | |
| Betaine | 0.2 mg | — |
| Minerals | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 64.0 mg | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | |
| Magnesium | 9.0 mg | |
| Phosphorus | 25.0 mg | |
| Potassium | 34.0 mg | |
| Sodium | 188.0 mg | |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | |
| Copper | 0.0 mg | |
| Manganese | 0.0 mg |
| Sterols | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Cholesterol | ~ | — |
| Phytosterols | ~ | — |
| Other | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | ~ | — |
| Caffeine | ~ | — |
| Theobromine | ~ | — |
| Ash | 0.8 g | — |
About Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt
Grits are a creamy Southern staple made from dried corn ground into coarse meal and then simmered slowly in water or milk until soft and porridge-like. Rooted in the corn cookery of Native Americans, they have become an emblem of Southern breakfast and comfort food across the United States. Traditional stone-ground grits keep more of the corn's germ and flavor, while quick and instant grits are more finely processed and cook in minutes.
Grits made from hominy, corn treated with an alkali, carry a deeper flavor and, thanks to that process, more available niacin. A cooked cup runs about 150 calories with some iron and B vitamins, and it becomes a fuller meal when enriched with butter, cheese, or shrimp, as in the beloved dish shrimp and grits. Serve them soft and hot, since they thicken as they cool. Store dry grits airtight in the pantry, and refrigerate stone-ground versions to protect their natural oils.
Source: 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, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt?
There are 76 calories in 100 g of Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt, or about 104 calories in 1 packet, prepared (137 g).
How much protein is in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt contains 1.6 g of protein per 100 g.
How many carbs are in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt has 16.0 g of carbohydrates per 100 g.
How much fat is in Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt provides 0.5 g of total fat per 100 g.
What is Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt a good source of?
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt is an excellent source of Iron (37% DV) and a good source of Thiamin (B1), Riboflavin (B2) and Niacin (B3) (per 100 g). Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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