White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 242 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.4g9% of calories
- Carbs32g87% of calories
- Fat0.5g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched) (1 cup, 242 g) has 145 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (242 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 4% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 2% |
| Niacin | 0.5 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 3% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 53 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 29 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 3% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
Full breakdown · 23 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Threonine | 0.1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 0 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 0.1 g | — |
| Valine | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
- 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
- White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched)60
Similar foods
Burning 145 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 28minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched)?
One serving of White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched) (1 cup) has 145 calories, which works out to 60 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.4 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 9% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Are White corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 31 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 (quick, cooked with water, salted, unenriched)?
540 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
