Quaker original instant grits
Packaged product Breakfast Cereals Quaker
Quaker original instant grits contains 357 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1 packet, 28 g, 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% |
| 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% |
| Calcium L | 464 mg | 36% |
| Iron L | 46.1 mg | 256% |
| 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)
- 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 |
Carotenoids (1)
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units L | 0 IU |
|---|
Other components (1)
| Folic acid 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 | 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
- 0030000047606
- Quantity
- 12 oz
- Label serving
- 1 Packet (28 g) (28 g)
- Category
- Breakfast Cereals
- 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: 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 Quaker original instant grits?
100 g of Quaker original instant grits has 357 kcal. Serving, 1 packet, 28 g, 28 g (28 g): about 100 kcal.
How much protein is in Quaker original instant grits?
Quaker original instant grits 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 (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 Quaker original instant grits?
Quaker original instant grits 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 Quaker original instant grits?
Quaker original instant grits contains 0 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Quaker original instant grits 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 Quaker original instant grits?
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 March 4, 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 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 2483252. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated April 19, 2022. Imported November 6, 2026.
- Open Food Facts, record 0030000047606. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated March 4, 2026. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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