Yellow grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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
- ✓ Sugar free
- ✓ Cholesterol free
At a glance
One serving of Yellow grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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). Keep an eye on sodium, which provides 23% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
Nothing notable
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
Nothing notable
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium23%
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% |
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 grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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 grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, unenriched)?
One serving of Yellow grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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 grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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 grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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 grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, unenriched)?
540 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Yellow grits (quick, cooked with water, with salt, 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.
