Corn grits (instant, dry, plain) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 29 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.1g8% of calories
- Carbs23g87% of calories
- Fat0.6g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Corn grits (instant, dry, plain) (1 cup, 29 g) has 100 calories, with 2.1 g of protein, 23 g of carbohydrates and 0.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). It is high in thiamine (47% DV) and iron (140% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine47%
- Iron140%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Niacin16%
- Folate (B9)13%
- Calcium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (29 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 47% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 51 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 4 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 110 mg | 11% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 140% |
| Potassium | 39 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 8 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 21 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 1% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 5 μg | 9% |
Full breakdown · 20 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0.3 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Starch | 19 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.4 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 100 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 8minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Corn grits (instant, dry, plain)?
One serving of Corn grits (instant, dry, plain) (1 cup) has 100 calories, which works out to 343 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Corn grits (instant, dry, plain) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.1 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Corn grits (instant, dry, plain) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 22 g of net carbs and 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Corn grits (instant, dry, plain)?
325 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Corn grits (instant, dry, plain)?
0.4 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
