Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter nutrition facts
Per 1 cup ยท 42 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4g10% of calories
- Carbs32g81% of calories
- Fat1.5g9% of calories
- โ Low fat
- โ Low saturated fat
- โ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter (1 cup, 42 g) has 150 calories, with 4 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (81% of calories). It is high in calcium (20% DV) and iron (158% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 24% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Calcium20%
- Iron158%
Good source of
10โ19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A13%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium24%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (42 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 120 ฮผg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 195 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 13 mg | 158% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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Burning 150 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 18minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter?
One serving of Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter (1 cup) has 150 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter high in protein?
Not especially. It has 4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 81% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20โ50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quaker Grits, Instant, Butter?
560 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
