Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched) nutrition facts
Per 1 cup · 242 g
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein3.4g10% of calories
- Carbs31g87% of calories
- Fat0.5g3% of calories
- ✓ Low fat
- ✓ Low saturated fat
- ✓ Sodium free
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched) (1 cup, 242 g) has 143 calories, with 3.4 g of protein, 31 g of carbohydrates and 0.5 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from carbs (87% of calories).
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Selenium12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 cup (242 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 5 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K | 0 μg | 0% |
| Thiamine | 0 mg | 3% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0 mg | 1% |
| Niacin | 0.4 mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 4% |
| Folate (B9) | 2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 μg | 0% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.2 mg | 4% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 51 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 3% |
| Phosphorus | 27 mg | 4% |
| Zinc | 0.2 mg | 2% |
| Copper | 0 mg | 5% |
| Manganese | 0 mg | 2% |
| Selenium | 7 μg | 12% |
Full breakdown · 31 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 0.3 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 22 μg | — |
| Arginine | 0.2 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 0.2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 34 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 | 0.2 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 (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched)59
Similar foods
Burning 143 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 27minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 17minCycling (moderate)
- 12minRunning (6 mph)
- 20minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched)?
One serving of Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched) (1 cup) has 143 calories, which works out to 59 calories per 100 g. That is about 7.1% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Are Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched) high in protein?
Not especially. It has 3.4 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 Yellow corn grits (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched) keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 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 (regular/quick, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched)?
4.8 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, cooked with water, unsalted, unenriched)?
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.
