Original instant grits, original
Packaged product Korn og pastaprodukter Quaker
Original instant grits, original contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/2 cup, 42 g (42 g) provides about 140 kcal.
Roughly 89 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 11 % from protein and 0 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in korn og pastaprodukter on FoodFactly, where the median is 375 kcal per 100 g across 4.875 products.
100 g provides 257 % of the Daily Value for jern, 83 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 48 % of the Daily Value for Niacin (B3).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 333 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 1.120 mg | 49 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78,6 g | 29 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 4,8 g | 17 % |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 9,5 g | 19 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,62 mg | 48 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 7,6 mg | 48 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 143 µg | 36 % |
| Calcium L | 452 mg | 35 % |
| Jern L | 46,2 mg | 257 % |
| Kalium L | 143 mg | 3 % |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 11 %
- Carbohydrates 89 %
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein9,5 gabove the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 9,3 g)
- Fiber4,8 gbelow the median for korn og pastaprodukter (median 6,7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 12 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 0,55 g)
- Sodium1.120 mgin the top quarter of korn og pastaprodukter (median 222 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Engangsmættet fedt L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyumættet fedt L | 0 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| D-vitamin (D2 + D3), internationale enheder L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Folinsyre L | 143 µg |
|---|
Values by source
More than one dataset describes this food. FoodFactly keeps each source's values separately instead of blending them. The headline values above come from USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods.
| Per 100 g | Open Food Facts | USDA Branded |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 9,5 g | 9,5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78,6 g | 78,6 g |
| Fat | 1,2 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4,8 g | 4,8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1.119 mg | 1.120 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Quaker
- Barcode
- 0030000040508
- Label serving
- 1/2 cup (42 g)
- Category
- Korn og produkter heraf
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Degerminated white corn grits, salt, calcium carbonate, reduced iron, niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (to preserve freshness), thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, folic acid*.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salt
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Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Original instant grits, original?
100 g of Original instant grits, original has 333 kcal. Serving, 1/2 cup, 42 g (42 g): about 140 kcal.
How much protein is in Original instant grits, original?
Original instant grits, original contains 9,5 g of protein per 100 g (19 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 4 g in serving, 1/2 cup, 42 g (42 g). About 11 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other korn og pastaprodukter, that is above the median (median 9,3 g).
How many carbs are in Original instant grits, original?
Original instant grits, original has 78,6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 4,8 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Original instant grits, original?
Original instant grits, original contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Original instant grits, original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are jern (257 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (83 % DV), Niacin (B3) (48 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (48 % DV) and Folat (B9) (36 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Original instant grits, original?
100 g contains 1.120 mg of sodium, 49 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 25. marts 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6. november 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2486649. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 25. juli 2022. Imported 6. november 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0030000040508. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 25. marts 2026. Imported 6. november 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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