⏱ 35 min totalCreamy White Cheddar Grits
Per 1 serving · 179 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein5g11% of calories
- Carbs20g43% of calories
- Fat9.6g46% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Creamy White Cheddar Grits (179 g) has 180 calories, with 5 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrates and 9.6 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (46% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium and saturated fat, which provide 28% and 30% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium28%
- Saturated fat30%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄½ cup Water
¹⁄₁₆ cup Half-and-half- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
0.02 tsp Black pepper- 🥄³⁄₁₆ cup Yellow hominy grits
⅓ oz White cheddar cheese
⅓ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
In a saucepan, combine water, half-and-half, salt, and white pepper and bring to a boil. Slowly pour grits into boiling water while whisking continuously to avoid splattering.
- 2
Reduce heat to low and continue to whisk often, until the mixture is thick, completely smooth, and free of lumps, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add cheese, stirring gently until melted. Whisk again to combine. Turn off the heat and let the grits rest for 5 minutes. Add cubed butter and stir until the mixture is completely smooth, silky, and shiny.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (179 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 94 μg | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 0.2 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 1 μg | 1% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 0% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 3% |
| Niacin | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (B9) | 1 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1 μg | 3% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Choline | 5 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 90 mg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 2 mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg | 3% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium | 0.4 μg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 12 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0.3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 0.1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0 g | — |
| Histidine | 0 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 g | — |
| Proline | 0.1 g | — |
| Retinol | 51 μg | — |
| Serine | 0 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0 g | — |
| Valine | 0 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.1 μg | — |
Burning 180 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 34minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 25minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Creamy White Cheddar Grits?
One serving of Creamy White Cheddar Grits (1 serving) has 180 calories, which works out to 101 calories per 100 g. That is about 9% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Creamy White Cheddar Grits high in protein?
Not especially. It has 5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 11% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Creamy White Cheddar Grits keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 19 g of net carbs and 43% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Creamy White Cheddar Grits?
651 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Creamy White Cheddar Grits?
0.9 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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