Calories in Cereales, grits de maíz, blanco, regular y rápido, enriquecido, cocinado con agua, sin sal
Generic food Cooked Desayuno Cereales
Cereales, grits de maíz, blanco, regular y rápido, enriquecido, cocinado con agua, sin sal contains 71 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 cucharada (16 g) provides about 11 kcal.
Roughly 84% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 10% from protein and 6% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in desayuno cereales on FoodFactly, where the median is 371 kcal per 100 g across 195 foods.
These values are for the cooked food. Raw and other preparations have their own values, listed separately below.
The data comes from USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, where most core values were measured by laboratory analysis.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 71 kcal | |
| Total fat M | 0,46 g | 0,6% |
| Saturated fat C | 0,066 g | 0,3% |
| Cholesterol Z | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium C | 2 mg | 0,1% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 14,8 g | 5% |
| Dietary fiber M | 0,8 g | 3% |
| Total sugars M | 0,12 g | |
| Protein M | 1,7 g | 3% |
| Vitamina A C | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina C M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamina D Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamina E M | 0,03 mg | 0,2% |
| Vitamina K M | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) M | 0,086 mg | 7% |
| Riboflavin (B2) M | 0,058 mg | 4% |
| Niacin (B3) M | 0,8 mg | 5% |
| Ácido pantoténico (B5) M | 0,046 mg | 0,9% |
| Vitamina B6 M | 0,046 mg | 3% |
| Folate (B9) C | 38 µg | 10% |
| Vitamina B12 Z | 0 µg | 0% |
| Choline ? | 2,6 mg | 0,5% |
| Calcio M | 1 mg | 0,1% |
| Iron M | 0,57 mg | 3% |
| Magnesio M | 7 mg | 2% |
| Fósforo M | 20 mg | 2% |
| Potasio M | 27 mg | 0,6% |
| Zinc M | 0,18 mg | 2% |
| Copper M | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese M | 0,037 mg | 2% |
| Selenio M | 3,1 µg | 6% |
% 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 84%
- Fat 6%
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
- Protein1,7 gin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 8,5 g)
- Fiber0,8 gin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 5 g)
- Sugars0,12 gin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 18,4 g)
- Fat0,46 gin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 3,7 g)
- Saturated fat0,066 gin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 0,63 g)
- Sodium2 mgin the lowest quarter of desayuno cereales (median 344 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,4 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water82,9 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Grasa monoinsaturada C | 0,064 g |
|---|---|
| Grasa poliinsaturada C | 0,17 g |
Sugars and starch (7)
| Starch M | 14,3 g |
|---|---|
| Sucrose M | 0,12 g |
| Glucose M | 0 g |
| Fructosa M | 0 g |
| Lactose M | 0 g |
| Maltose M | 0 g |
| Galactose M | 0 g |
Amino acids (18)
| Tryptophan M | 0,01 g |
|---|---|
| Threonine M | 0,053 g |
| Isoleucine M | 0,056 g |
| Leucine M | 0,21 g |
| Lysine M | 0,033 g |
| Metionina M | 0,037 g |
| Cistino M | 0,033 g |
| Phenylalanine M | 0,09 g |
| Tyrosine M | 0,066 g |
| Valine M | 0,079 g |
| Arginine M | 0,065 g |
| Histidina M | 0,05 g |
| Alanine M | 0,13 g |
| Ácido aspartico M | 0,098 g |
| Ácido glutamico M | 0,33 g |
| Glycine M | 0,048 g |
| Proline M | 0,15 g |
| Serine M | 0,076 g |
Individual fatty acids (30)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) M | 0 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) M | 0 g |
| Ácido linoléico (omega-6, 18:2) M | 0,17 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0 g |
| SFA 8:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 10:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 12:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 14:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 16:0 M | 0,062 g |
| SFA 18:0 M | 0,004 g |
| SFA 20:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 18:1 M | 0,064 g |
| PUFA 18:3 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:4 M | 0 g |
| SFA 22:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 14:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 16:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 18:4 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 20:1 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 22:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) M | 0 g |
| SFA 15:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 17:0 M | 0 g |
| SFA 24:0 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c M | 0 g |
| MUFA 17:1 M | 0 g |
| PUFA 20:3 M | 0 g |
| MUFA 15:1 M | 0 g |
Carotenoids (14)
| Betacaroteno C | 0 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxantina C | 1 µg |
| Retinol C | 0 µg |
| Caroteno, alfa C | 0 µg |
| Vitamina D (D2 + D3), Unidades Internacionales Z | 0 IU |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 0 µg |
| Tocopherol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma M | 0,1 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alfa M | 0,04 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta M | 0 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma M | 0,15 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta M | 0 mg |
Other components (14)
| Agua M | 82,9 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Ash M | 0,15 g |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Energy C | 298 kJ |
| Vitamina A, UI ? | 0 IU |
| Vitamina K (Menaquinona-4) M | 0 µg |
| Vitamina K (Dihidrophylloquinona) M | 0 µg |
| Ácido fólico M | 14 µg |
| Folato, comida ? | 14 µg |
| Betaine M | 0,2 mg |
| Vitamina E, añadido Z | 0 mg |
| Vitamina B-12, añadido Z | 0 µg |
Other forms of Cereales
Raw, cooked, dried and processed versions are separate records with their own measured values.
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cereales, cocinado, NFS Cooked | 64 | 2,2 g | 11,4 g | 1,1 g |
| Cerebro integral de trigo, cocinado Cooked | 47 | 1,6 g | 10,4 g | 0,28 g |
| Cerebro de trigo, chocolate con sabor, cocinado Cooked | 49 | 1,8 g | 11 g | 0,47 g |
| Masa harina, cocinado Cooked | 97 | 2,3 g | 20,5 g | 0,99 g |
| Hominy, cocinado Cooked | 88 | 1,5 g | 13,8 g | 2,9 g |
| Cereal de salvado de avena, cocinado Cooked | 46 | 3,2 g | 12,3 g | 1,3 g |
| Grits, instantánea, hecho con agua, no grasa añadida | 65 | 1,4 g | 14,8 g | 0,4 g |
| Crema de arroz | 69 | 1,2 g | 15,3 g | 0,09 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in cooked cereales?
100 g of cooked cereales has 71 kcal. 1 cucharada (16 g): about 11 kcal. 1 taza (257 g): about 182 kcal.
How much protein is in cooked cereales?
Cooked cereales contains 1,7 g of protein per 100 g (3% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 0,27 g in 1 cucharada (16 g). About 10% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other desayuno cereales, that is in the lowest quarter (median 8,5 g).
How many carbs are in cooked cereales?
Cooked cereales has 14,8 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 0,8 g of fiber and 0,12 g of sugars.
How much fat is in cooked cereales?
Cooked cereales contains 0,46 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0,066 g is saturated (0,3% of the Daily Value).
How much sodium is in cooked cereales?
100 g contains 2 mg of sodium, 0,1% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Does cereales have the same nutrition cooked and dried or dry?
No. Per 100 g, cereales, grits de maíz, blanco, regular y rápido, enriquecido, cocinado con agua, sin sal has 71 kcal, while cereales, grits de maíz, blanco, regular y rápido, enriquecido, seco has 370 kcal. Cooking changes the water content, so always use the record that matches how you weigh the food.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record dated 1 de abril de 2019. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 de noviembre de 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: SR Legacy, record 171655. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 1 de abril de 2019. Imported 6 de noviembre de 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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