Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 233 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein2.9g8% of calories
- Carbs32g87% of calories
- Fat0.9g5% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) (1 cup, 233 g) has 152 calories, with 2.9 g of protein, 32 g of carbohydrates and 0.9 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories). It is high in thiamine (20% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Thiamine20%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)10%
- Niacin11%
- Folate (B9)16%
- Iron17%
- Selenium11%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (233 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 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0.2 mg | 20% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Niacin | 2 mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% |
| Folate (B9) | 63 μg | 16% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.1 mg | 2% |
| Choline | 6 mg | 1% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 2 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 33 mg | 5% |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 3% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Selenium | 6 μg | 11% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.1 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 1 g | — |
| Glycine | 0.1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.1 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 0.1 g | — |
| Leucine | 0.4 g | — |
| Lycopene | 0 μg | — |
| Lysine | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.1 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 0.1 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 0.2 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 0.3 g | — |
| Proline | 0.3 g | — |
| Retinol | 0 μg | — |
| Serine | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| 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
- Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)65
Similar foods
Burning 152 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 29minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 18minCycling (moderate)
- 13minRunning (6 mph)
- 21minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?
One serving of Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) (1 cup) has 152 calories, which works out to 65 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 2.9 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 Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched) 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 Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?
520 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Yellow corn grits (quick, cooked with water, salted, enriched)?
0.2 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
