Instant Grits
Packaged product Getreide und Pasta Quaker
Instant Grits contains 333 kcal per 100 g. A Serving, 28 g (28 g) provides about 93 kcal.
Roughly 87 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10 % from protein and 3 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in Getreide und Pasta on FoodFactly, where the median is 378 kcal per 100 g across 4.481 products.
100 g provides 167 % of the Daily Value for Eisen, 83 % of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 55 % of the Daily Value for Riboflavin (B2).
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 | 1,2 g | 2 % |
| 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 | |
| Protein L | 9,5 g | 19 % |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83 % |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0,71 mg | 55 % |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5,7 mg | 36 % |
| Folat (B9) L | 129 µg | 32 % |
| Calcium L | 452 mg | 35 % |
| Eisen L | 30 mg | 167 % |
| 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 10 %
- Carbohydrates 87 %
- Fat 3 %
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 Getreide und Pasta (median 9,3 g)
- Fiber4,8 gbelow the median for Getreide und Pasta (median 7 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 14,3 g)
- Fat1,2 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 0,5 g)
- Sodium1.120 mgin the top quarter of Getreide und Pasta (median 219 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,9 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Einfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Mehrfach ungesättigtes Fett L | 1,2 g |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), Internationale Einheiten L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Folsäure L | 129 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 | USDA Branded | Open Food Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 333 kcal | 333 kcal |
| Protein | 9,5 g | 9,5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78,6 g | 78,6 g |
| Fat | 1,2 g | 1,2 g |
| Fiber | 4,8 g | 4,8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1.120 mg | 1.119 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Quaker
- Barcode
- 0030000041307
- Quantity
- 36 oz
- Label serving
- 28 g
- Category
- Getreide und ihre Erzeugnisse
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 3 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
Specially Processed Degerminated White Corn Grits, Salt, Calcium Carbonate, Reduced Iron, Niacin (One of the B Vitamins), BHT and Citric Acid (as Preservatives), Thiamin Mononitrate (One of the B Vitamins), Riboflavin (One of the B Vitamins), Folic Acid (One of the B Vitamins).
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
Ingredient guides: Salz
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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 Instant Grits?
100 g of Instant Grits has 333 kcal. Serving, 28 g (28 g): about 93 kcal.
How much protein is in Instant Grits?
Instant Grits contains 9,5 g of protein per 100 g (19 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2,7 g in Serving, 28 g (28 g). About 10 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other Getreide und Pasta, that is above the median (median 9,3 g).
How many carbs are in Instant Grits?
Instant Grits 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 Instant Grits?
Instant Grits contains 1,2 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Instant Grits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Eisen (167 % DV), Thiamin (B1) (83 % DV), Riboflavin (B2) (55 % DV), Niacin (B3) (36 % DV) and Calcium (35 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Instant Grits?
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 31. Mai 2022. FoodFactly last checked it on 7. 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 2472257. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 22. Mai 2021. Imported 6. November 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0030000041307. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 31. Mai 2022. Imported 7. November 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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