Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker)) nutrition facts
Per 1 packet · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.3g9% of calories
- Carbs21g78% of calories
- Fat1.6g13% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker)) (1 packet, 28 g) has 103 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (78% of calories). It is high in iron (105% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron105%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine19%
- Riboflavin (B2)15%
- Niacin15%
- Folate (B9)12%
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 packet (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 11 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 15% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 48 μg | 12% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 116 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 8 mg | 105% |
| Potassium | 34 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 6 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 32 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 2% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0 μg | 0% |
Full breakdown · 4 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 103 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 20minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 15minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker))?
One serving of Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker)) (1 packet) has 103 calories, which works out to 369 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.2% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker)) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.3 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker)) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 78% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker))?
335 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Butter-flavored grits (instant, dry (Quaker))?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
