Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor) nutrition facts
Per 1 packet, prepared · 142 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.3g9% of calories
- Carbs20g77% of calories
- Fat1.6g14% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor) (1 packet, prepared, 142 g) has 102 calories, with 2.3 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 1.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (77% of calories). It is high in iron (98% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron98%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine13%
- Riboflavin (B2)14%
- Niacin13%
- Folate (B9)11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium22%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 packet, prepared (142 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0.3 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 13% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) | 43 μg | 11% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 2% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 16 mg | 2% |
| Iron | 8 mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 47 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 11 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 38 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 4% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 3% |
| Selenium | 4 μg | 8% |
Full breakdown · 13 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Retinol | 1 μg | — |
| 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.
- Corn grits (instant, dry, cheddar cheese flavor)363
- Quaker Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese Flavor357
- Quaker Cheddar Cheese Instant Grits357
- Quaker Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese Flavored357
- Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant357
- Fish Ski Provisions Easy Cheddar Grits238
- Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor)72
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Burning 102 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 19minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 12minCycling (moderate)
- 9minRunning (6 mph)
- 14minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor)?
One serving of Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor) (1 packet, prepared) has 102 calories, which works out to 72 calories per 100 g. That is about 5.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor) 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 Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 77% 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, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor)?
508 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, cheddar cheese flavor)?
0.6 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
