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Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)
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Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched) nutrition facts

Per 1 cup · 170 g

Calories
626
31%
of a 2,000 cal day
  • Protein
    11g
    7% of calories
  • Carbs
    136g
    89% of calories
  • Fat
    2.5g
    4% of calories
Portion
  • ✓ Low fat
  • ✓ Low saturated fat
  • ✓ Sodium free
  • ✓ Cholesterol free

At a glance

One serving of Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched) (1 cup, 170 g) has 626 calories, with 11 g of protein, 136 g of carbohydrates and 2.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (89% of calories). It is high in protein (23% DV), dietary fiber (24% DV) and thiamine (96% DV).

Per 100 g
368cal
medium energy density
Protein per 100 cal
1.8g
Net carbs
129g
carbs minus fiber
Fiber
6.6g
0.9 g sugar

High in

20%+ of the daily value

  • Protein23%
  • Dietary fiber24%
  • Thiamine96%
  • Riboflavin (B2)42%
  • Niacin45%
  • Folate (B9)63%

Good source of

10–19% of the daily value

  • Vitamin B617%
  • Magnesium11%
  • Phosphorus18%
  • Manganese10%

Watch

20%+ of the daily value

Nothing notable

Vitamins & minerals

Amounts for 1 cup (170 g). Bars show % of the daily value.

Vitamins

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Vitamin A10 μg
1%
Vitamin C0 mg
0%
Vitamin D0 μg
0%
Vitamin E0.3 mg
2%
Vitamin K0 μg
0%
Thiamine1 mg
96%
Riboflavin (B2)1 mg
42%
Niacin7 mg
45%
Vitamin B60.2 mg
17%
Folate (B9)253 μg
63%
Vitamin B120 μg
0%
Pantothenic acid0.4 mg
8%
Choline24 mg
4%

Minerals

NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Calcium7 mg
1%
Iron5 mg
62%
Potassium201 mg
4%
Magnesium48 mg
11%
Phosphorus129 mg
18%
Zinc1 mg
9%
Copper0.1 mg
6%
Manganese0.2 mg
10%
Selenium29 μg
53%
Full breakdown · 38 more nutrients
NutrientAmount% Daily Value
Alanine1 g—
Alpha carotene0 μg—
Arginine1 g—
Aspartic acid1 g—
Beta carotene126 μg—
Caffeine0 mg—
Cystine0.3 g—
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0 g—
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0 g—
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0 g—
Fructose0 g—
Galactose0 g—
Glucose0 g—
Glutamic acid3 g—
Glycine1 g—
Histidine0.5 g—
Isoleucine1 g—
Lactose0 g—
Leucine2 g—
Lycopene0 μg—
Lysine0.4 g—
Maltose0 g—
Methionine0.3 g—
Monounsaturated fats1 g—
Phenylalanine1 g—
Polyunsaturated fats1 g—
Proline1 g—
Retinol0 μg—
Serine1 g—
Starch119 g—
Sucrose1 g—
Theobromine0 mg—
Threonine1 g—
Total omega 30 g—
Total omega 60 g—
Tryptophan0.1 g—
Tyrosine1 g—
Valine1 g—

How it compares

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

Similar foods

Burning 626 calories

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

  • 119min
    Walking (3.5 mph)
  • 75min
    Cycling (moderate)
  • 52min
    Running (6 mph)
  • 88min
    Swimming laps

Common questions

How many calories are in Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)?

One serving of Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched) (1 cup) has 626 calories, which works out to 368 calories per 100 g. That is about 31% of a 2,000-calorie day.

Are Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched) high in protein?

It provides a solid 11 g of protein per serving (23% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 7% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.

Are Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched) keto-friendly?

It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 129 g of net carbs and 89% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.

How much sodium is in Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)?

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

How much sugar is in Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, dry, enriched)?

0.9 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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