White grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 257 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein4.4g10% of calories
- Carbs38g84% of calories
- Fat1.2g6% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Low sodium
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of White grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) (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).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine18%
- Riboflavin (B2)11%
- Niacin13%
- Iron18%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (257 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D | 0 μg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.1 mg | 1% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 11% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 13% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 3 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 69 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 18 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus | 51 mg | 7% |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 4% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.4 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 grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt)71
Similar foods
Burning 183 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 35minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 22minCycling (moderate)
- 15minRunning (6 mph)
- 26minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt)?
One serving of White grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) (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 grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) 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 grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt) 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 grits (regular or quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt)?
5.1 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, cooked with water, without salt)?
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.
