Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup Β· 219 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.5g9% of calories
- Carbs35g85% of calories
- Fat1.1g6% of calories
- β Low fat
- β Low saturated fat
- β Sugar free
- β Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted) (1 cup, 219 g) has 162 calories, with 3.5 g of protein, 35 g of carbohydrates and 1.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (85% of calories). It is high in thiamine (26% DV), riboflavin (b2) (23% DV) and niacin (23% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine26%
- Riboflavin (B2)23%
- Niacin23%
- Iron184%
Good source of
10β19% of the daily value
- Folate (B9)15%
- Calcium14%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (219 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 ΞΌg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 26% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.3 mg | 23% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 23% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Folate (B9) | 59 ΞΌg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 140 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 15 mg | 184% |
| Potassium | 59 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 13 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 31 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
Full breakdown Β· 32 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | β |
| Arginine | 0.1 g | β |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | β |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | β |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | β |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | β |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | β |
| Fructose | 0 g | β |
| Galactose | 0 g | β |
| Glucose | 0 g | β |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | β |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | β |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | β |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | β |
| Lactose | 0 g | β |
| Leucine | 0.5 g | β |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | β |
| Maltose | 0 g | β |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | β |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | β |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | β |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | β |
| Proline | 0.4 g | β |
| Serine | 0.2 g | β |
| Starch | 34 g | β |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | β |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | β |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | β |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | β |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | β |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | β |
| Valine | 0.2 g | β |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 162 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 31minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 19minCycling (moderate)
- 14minRunning (6 mph)
- 23minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted)?
One serving of Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted) (1 cup) has 162 calories, which works out to 74 calories per 100 g. That is about 8.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.5 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 Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 33 g of net carbs and 85% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20β50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted)?
497 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Corn grits (instant, cooked, plain, unsalted)?
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.
