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White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)
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White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 257 g

Calories
183
9%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    4.4g
    10% of calories
  • Carbs
    38g
    84% of calories
  • Fat
    1.2g
    6% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sugar free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) (1 cup, 257 g) has 183 calories, with 4.4 g of protein, 38 g of carbohydrates and 1.2 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (84% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 25% of the daily value.

Per 100 g
71cal
low energy density
Protein per 100 cal
2.4g
Net carbs
36g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
2.1g
0.3 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Thiamine18%
  • Riboflavin (B2)11%
  • Niacin13%
  • Folate (B9)18%
  • Iron18%
  • Selenium14%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

  • Sodium25%

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (257 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A0 μg
0%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.1 mg
1%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.2 mg
18%
Riboflavin (B2)0.1 mg
11%
Niacin2 mg
13%
Vitamin B60.1 mg
9%
Folate (B9)72 μg
18%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.1 mg
2%
Choline7 mg
1%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium3 mg
0%
Iron1 mg
18%
Potassium69 mg
1%
Magnesium18 mg
4%
Phosphorus51 mg
7%
Zinc0.5 mg
4%
Copper0 mg
0%
Manganese0.1 mg
4%
Selenium8 μg
14%
Full breakdown · 33 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine0.3 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine0.2 g—
Aspartic acid0.3 g—
Beta carotene0 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.1 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fluoride144 μg—
Glutamic acid1 g—
Glycine0.1 g—
Histidine0.1 g—
Isoleucine0.1 g—
Leucine1 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.1 g—
Methionine0.1 g—
Monounsaturated fats0.2 g—
Phenylalanine0.2 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.4 g—
Proline0.4 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine0.2 g—
Starch37 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine0.1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0 g—
Tyrosine0.2 g—
Valine0.2 g—

How it compares

Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.

Similar foods

Burning 183 calories

Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.

  • 35min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 22min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 15min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 26min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?

One serving of White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) (1 cup) has 183 calories, which works out to 71 calories per 100 g. That is about 9.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 4.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 10% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 36 g of net carbs and 84% 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, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?

573 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).

How much sugar is in White corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?

0.3 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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