Quaker Instant Butter Grits nutrition facts
Per 1 packet · 28 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2g8% of calories
- Carbs21g80% of calories
- Fat1.5g13% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Quaker Instant Butter Grits (1 packet, 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 (145% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron145%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Calcium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 packet (28 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D | 0.1 μg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 120 mg | 12% |
| Iron | 12 mg | 145% |
| Potassium | 30 mg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
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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 Instant Butter Grits?
One serving of Quaker Instant Butter Grits (1 packet) has 100 calories, which works out to 357 calories per 100 g. That is about 5% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Quaker Instant Butter Grits 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.
Are Quaker Instant Butter Grits 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 Instant Butter Grits?
340 mg per serving.
How much sugar is in Quaker Instant Butter Grits?
0 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
