⏱ 30 min totalShrimp and Cheddar Grits
Per 1 serving · 191 g · 7 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein22g22% of calories
- Carbs36g36% of calories
- Fat18g41% of calories
- ✓ Sugar free
At a glance
One serving of Shrimp and Cheddar Grits (191 g) has 400 calories, with 22 g of protein, 36 g of carbohydrates and 18 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (41% of calories). It is high in protein (44% DV), Vitamin A (25% DV) and thiamine (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 50%, 52% and 63% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein44%
- Vitamin A25%
- Thiamine25%
- Niacin25%
- Vitamin B621%
- Folate (B9)22%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Vitamin E15%
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Pantothenic acid11%
- Choline19%
- Calcium16%
- Magnesium10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium50%
- Saturated fat52%
- Cholesterol63%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
¼ cup Yellow corn grits
⅛ cup, shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tbsp Butter- 🥄⅛ tsp Salt
4 oz Shrimp
½ tsp Paprika
1 tsp Hot sauce
Directions
- 1
Cook the grits according to package directions until thick and creamy, stirring often to prevent sticking.
- 2
Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, half of the butter, and salt until smooth. Cover to keep warm.
- 3
Pat the shrimp very dry. Season with the paprika and a pinch of salt.
- 4
Melt the remaining butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook until pink and just opaque, about 1–2 minutes per side.
- 5
Add the hot sauce and toss to coat, cooking 30–60 seconds to glaze the shrimp.
- 6
Spoon the cheesy grits into bowls and top with the shrimp and any pan sauce. Serve immediately.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (191 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 224 μg | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 μg | 3% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin K | 3 μg | 2% |
| Thiamine | 0.3 mg | 25% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.3 mg | 21% |
| Folate (B9) | 90 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 59% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 11% |
| Choline | 103 mg | 19% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 165 mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 223 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 43 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 383 mg | 55% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.2 mg | 25% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Selenium | 45 μg | 82% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 7 μg | — |
| Arginine | 2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 345 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.3 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1 g | — |
| Fluoride | 5 μg | — |
| Fructose | 0.1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 1 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 2 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 193 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 30 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 1 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.3 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.4 μg | — |
Burning 400 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 76minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 48minCycling (moderate)
- 33minRunning (6 mph)
- 56minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Shrimp and Cheddar Grits?
One serving of Shrimp and Cheddar Grits (1 serving) has 400 calories, which works out to 209 calories per 100 g. That is about 20% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Shrimp and Cheddar Grits high in protein?
It provides a solid 22 g of protein per serving (44% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 22% 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 Shrimp and Cheddar Grits keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 34 g of net carbs and 36% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Shrimp and Cheddar Grits?
1151 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Shrimp and Cheddar Grits?
0.4 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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