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 258% of the Daily Value for iron, 59% of the Daily Value for Thiamin (B1) and 54% of the Daily Value for Folate (B9).
The values are as declared on the product label and entered by Open Food Facts contributors.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 357 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | not reported | |
| Sodium L | 1,110 mg | 48% |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78.6 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber L | 3.6 g | 13% |
| Total sugars | not reported | |
| Protein L | 7.1 g | 14% |
| Thiamin (B1) L | 0.71 mg | 59% |
| Riboflavin (B2) L | 0.36 mg | 27% |
| Folate (B9) L | 214 µg | 54% |
| Calcium L | 464 mg | 36% |
| Iron L | 46.4 mg | 258% |
| Potassium 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 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)
- Fat0 gin the lowest quarter of breakfast cereals (median 11.3 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
Product details
- Brand
- Quaker
- Barcode
- 0590945666336
- Label serving
- 1 packet (28 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
Ingredients
Ingredients not reported.
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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 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. Label conventions differ: in the EU and some other regions carbohydrates are declared without fiber.
How much fat is in Instant grits original?
Instant grits original contains 0 g of fat per 100 g.
What vitamins and minerals does Instant grits original contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are iron (258% DV), Thiamin (B1) (59% DV), Folate (B9) (54% DV), calcium (36% DV) and Riboflavin (B2) (27% 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 Open Food Facts, record dated September 17, 2024. 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 0590945666336. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated September 17, 2024. Imported November 8, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 90/100 (how it is calculated).
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