Instant Grits Original
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Quaker
Instant Grits Original contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 packet, 28 g (28 g) provides about 100 kcal.
Roughly 92% of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 8% from protein and 0% from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is less energy than the typical item in breakfast cereals on FoodFactly, where the median is 400 kcal per 100 g across 9,296 products.
100 g provides 256% of the Daily Value for iron, 83% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 36% 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 | 357 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 | 1,110 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78.6 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars L | 0 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin D L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin E L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Vitamin K L | 0 µg | 0% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 1 mg | 83% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.46 mg | 36% |
| Niacin (B3) L | 5.7 mg | 36% |
| Folate (B9) L | 129 µg | 32% |
| Choline L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Calcium L | 464 mg | 36% |
| Iron L | 46.1 mg | 256% |
| Magnesium L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Phosphorus L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Potassium L | 143 mg | 3% |
| Zinc L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Copper L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Manganese L | 0 mg | 0% |
| Selenium L | 0 µg | 0% |
% 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 8%
- Carbohydrates 92%
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
- Protein7.1 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 9.3 g)
- Fiber3.6 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 7.1 g)
- Sugars0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 18 g)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.3 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 2 g)
- Sodium1,110 mgin the top quarter of breakfast cereals (median 148 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat L | 0 g |
Sugars and starch (1)
| Starch L | 0 g |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Caffeine L | 0 mg |
|---|
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 | 357 kcal | 357 kcal |
| Protein | 7.1 g | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.6 g | 78.6 g |
| Fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,107 mg | 1,110 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Quaker
- Barcode
- 0030000568545
- Label serving
- 1 packet (28 g)
- Category
- Instant grits
- Nutri-Score
- D as computed by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
thiamin 0.18mg riboflavin 0.13mg niacin 1.6mg folate 60mcg dfe (36mcg folic acid) 15% 10% 10% 15% the % daily value (dv) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. ngredients: degerminated white corn grits, salt, calcium carbonate, reduced iron, niacinamide*, bht and citric acid (to preserve reshness), thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, olic acid*. one of the b vitamins.,
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Instant Grits Original?
100 g of Instant Grits Original has 357 kcal. Serving, 1 packet, 28 g (28 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Instant Grits Original?
Instant Grits Original contains 7.1 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 2 g in serving, 1 packet, 28 g (28 g). About 8% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other breakfast cereals, that is in the lowest quarter (median 9.3 g).
How many carbs are in Instant Grits Original?
Instant Grits Original has 78.6 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 3.6 g of fiber and 0 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Instant Grits 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 Instant Grits Original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (256% DV), Thiamin (B1) (83% DV), Riboflavin (B2) (36% DV), calcium (36% DV) and Niacin (B3) (36% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Instant Grits Original?
100 g contains 1,110 mg of sodium, 48% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated January 6, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 8, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0030000568545. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated January 6, 2026. Imported November 8, 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2672582. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 28, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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