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White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry) nutrition facts

Per 1 tbsp · 7 g

Calories
26
1%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    0.5g
    8% of calories
  • Carbs
    5.5g
    88% of calories
  • Fat
    0.1g
    4% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low calorie
  • ✓ Fat free
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Sugar free

At a glance

One serving of White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry) (1 tbsp, 7 g) has 26 calories, with 0.5 g of protein, 5.5 g of carbohydrates and 0.1 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories).

Per 100 g
370cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.9g
Net carbs
5g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
0.3g
0 g sugar

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 tbsp (7 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 mg
0%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine0.1 mg
7%
Riboflavin (B2)0 mg
2%
Niacin0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin B60 mg
1%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium0.3 mg
0%
Iron0.2 mg
3%
Potassium10 mg
0%
Magnesium3 mg
1%
Phosphorus8 mg
1%
Zinc0.1 mg
1%
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Monounsaturated fats0 g—
Polyunsaturated fats0.1 g—

How it compares

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

Burning 26 calories

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

  • 5min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 3min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 2min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 4min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry)?

One serving of White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry) (1 tbsp) has 26 calories, which works out to 370 calories per 100 g. That is about 1.3% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry) high in protein?

Not especially. It has 0.5 g of protein per serving, and protein supplies 8% of its calories. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 5 g of net carbs and 88% 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 grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry)?

0.1 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).

How much sugar is in White grits (regular or quick, enriched, dry)?

0 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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