Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant nutrition facts
Per 1 package · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g8% of calories
- Carbs21g80% of calories
- Fat1.5g13% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant (1 package, 28 g) has 100 calories, with 2 g of protein, 21 g of carbohydrates and 1.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (80% of calories). It is high in iron (141% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 20% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron141%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium20%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 package (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 11 mg | 141% |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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- Quaker Instant Grits, Cheddar Cheese Flavor357
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- Fish Ski Provisions Easy Cheddar Grits238
- Corn grits (instant, cooked, cheddar cheese flavor)72
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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 Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant?
One serving of Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant (1 package) has 100 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2 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.
Is Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 20 g of net carbs and 80% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant?
460 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Quaker Grits, Jalapeno Cheddar, Instant?
1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
