White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 156 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g10% of calories
- Carbs124g87% of calories
- Fat1.9g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched) (1 cup, 156 g) has 579 calories, with 14 g of protein, 124 g of carbohydrates and 1.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). It is high in protein (27% DV), iron (20% DV) and selenium (48% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein27%
- Iron20%
- Selenium48%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine17%
- Niacin12%
- Vitamin B618%
- Pantothenic acid15%
- Magnesium10%
- Phosphorus16%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (156 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0.5 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 17% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 5% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Folate (B9) | 8 μg | 2% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 15% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 214 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 10% |
| Phosphorus | 114 mg | 16% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 13% |
| Manganese | 0.2 mg | 7% |
| Selenium | 27 μg | 48% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 2 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.5 g | — |
| Leucine | 2 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.4 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.3 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.5 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 1 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.1 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched)371
- Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)368
- Quaker Original Instant Grits357
- Quaker Grits, Quick 5 - Minute351
- Quaker Grits351
- Corn grits (instant, dry, plain)343
- Quaker Grits, Old Fashioned341
Similar foods
626 calYellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)1 cup+47 cal- 100 calCorn grits (instant, dry, plain)1 cup−479 cal
130 calQuaker Grits, Quick 5 - Minute¼ cup−449 cal
100 calQuaker Original Instant Grits1 packet−479 cal
140 calQuaker Grits, Old Fashioned¼ cup−439 cal
130 calQuaker Grits¼ cup−449 cal
Burning 579 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 110minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 69minCycling (moderate)
- 48minRunning (6 mph)
- 81minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched)?
One serving of White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched) (1 cup) has 579 calories, which works out to 371 calories per 100 g. That is about 29% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched) high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (27% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 10% 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 White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 122 g of net carbs and 87% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched)?
1.6 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in White corn grits (regular/quick, dry, unenriched)?
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.
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