Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 41 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3g8% of calories
- Carbs32g89% of calories
- Fat0.5g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned (¼ cup, 41 g) has 140 calories, with 3 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (89% of calories). It is high in iron (24% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron24%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (41 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Burning 140 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 27minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned?
One serving of Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned (¼ cup) has 140 calories, which works out to 341 calories per 100 g. That is about 7% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3 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, Old Fashioned keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 89% 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, Old Fashioned?
0 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned?
0.5 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
