White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker)) nutrition facts
Per ¼ cup · 37 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.3g10% of calories
- Carbs30g88% of calories
- Fat0.4g3% of calories
- ✓ Fat free
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker)) (¼ cup, 37 g) has 129 calories, with 3.3 g of protein, 30 g of carbohydrates and 0.4 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (88% of calories). It is high in iron (20% DV).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Iron20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Thiamine19%
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for ¼ cup (37 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 19% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 12% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 2 mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 2% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 1% |
Full breakdown · 2 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.2 g | — |
How it compares
Calories per 100 g, so different serving sizes compare fairly.
Similar foods
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Burning 129 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 24minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 15minCycling (moderate)
- 11minRunning (6 mph)
- 18minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker))?
One serving of White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker)) (¼ cup) has 129 calories, which works out to 348 calories per 100 g. That is about 6.4% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker)) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.3 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 hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker)) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 28 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 hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker))?
0.4 mg per serving, which meets the FDA definition of low sodium (140 mg or less).
How much sugar is in White hominy grits (quick, dry (Quaker))?
0.1 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
