⏱ 17 min totalQuick Ham Grits
Per 1 serving · 302 g · 11 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein17g14% of calories
- Carbs39g34% of calories
- Fat26g52% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Quick Ham Grits (302 g) has 461 calories, with 17 g of protein, 39 g of carbohydrates and 26 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (52% of calories). It is high in protein (33% DV), thiamine (40% DV) and riboflavin (b2) (35% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 51%, 59% and 22% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein33%
- Thiamine40%
- Riboflavin (B2)35%
- Folate (B9)20%
- Vitamin B1229%
- Calcium28%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin A18%
- Vitamin E10%
- Vitamin K15%
- Niacin17%
- Vitamin B614%
- Pantothenic acid11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium51%
- Saturated fat59%
- Cholesterol22%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
- 🥄½ cup Water
- ¼ cup 2% milk
½ tbsp Butter- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
⅛ tsp Black pepper
½ tbsp Olive oil- 1 slice Ham
¼ cup Yellow corn grits
¼ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp chopped Scallions
½ tsp Hot sauce
Directions
- 1
Bring the water, milk, butter, salt, and black pepper to a gentle simmer in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Add the chopped ham and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Whisk the grits into the simmering liquid, return to a boil, and cook for 1 minute without stirring. Cover, remove from the heat, and let stand until tender, about 7 minutes.
- 4
Uncover and stir the grits until smooth. Add about two-thirds of the cheddar and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 5
Divide the grits between bowls and top with the remaining cheddar, the browned ham, scallions, and hot sauce. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (302 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 162 μg | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 5% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 8% |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 18 μg | 15% |
| Thiamine | 0.5 mg | 40% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg | 35% |
| Niacin | 3 mg | 17% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 14% |
| Folate (B9) | 80 μg | 20% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 29% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 45 mg | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 281 mg | 28% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 270 mg | 39% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 18% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 7% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 11% |
| Selenium | 23 μg | 41% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0.2 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 108 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 12 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 3 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0.1 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 10 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 154 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 30 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0.4 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 461 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 88minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 55minCycling (moderate)
- 38minRunning (6 mph)
- 65minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Quick Ham Grits?
One serving of Quick Ham Grits (1 serving) has 461 calories, which works out to 153 calories per 100 g. That is about 23% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Quick Ham Grits high in protein?
It provides a solid 17 g of protein per serving (33% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 14% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are Quick Ham Grits keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 37 g of net carbs and 34% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Quick Ham Grits?
1178 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Quick Ham Grits?
3.6 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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