Grits
Packaged product Grains et pâtes alimentaires Quaker
Grits contains 351 kcal per 100 g. A serving, 1/4 cup, 37 g (37 g) provides about 130 kcal.
Roughly 88 % of its calories come from carbohydrates, with 9 % from protein and 3 % from fat (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires on FoodFactly (378 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 83 % of the Daily Value for Thiamine (B1), 39 % of the Daily Value for Folate (B9) and 27 % of the Daily Value for Niacine (B3).
The values are label data submitted by the manufacturer to USDA FoodData Central.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories L | 351 kcal | |
| Total fat L | 1,4 g | 2 % |
| Saturated fat L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Trans fat L | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Sodium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Total carbohydrates L | 78,4 g | 29 % |
| Dietary fiber L | 5,4 g | 19 % |
| Total sugars L | 2,7 g | |
| Added sugars L | 0 g | 0 % |
| Protein L | 8,1 g | 16 % |
| Vitamine D L | 0 µg | 0 % |
| Thiamine (B1) L | 1 mg | 83 % |
| Riboflavine (B2) L | 0,27 mg | 21 % |
| Niacine (B3) L | 4,3 mg | 27 % |
| Folate (B9) L | 157 µg | 39 % |
| Calcium L | 0 mg | 0 % |
| Fer L | 4,6 mg | 26 % |
| Potassium L | 135 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 9 %
- Carbohydrates 88 %
- 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
- Protein8,1 gbelow the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 9,3 g)
- Fiber5,4 gbelow the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 7 g)
- Sugars2,7 gbelow the median for grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 14,3 g)
- Fat1,4 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 5 g)
- Saturated fat0 gin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 0,5 g)
- Sodium0 mgin the lowest quarter of grains et pâtes alimentaires (median 219 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal2,3 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Graisses monoinsaturées L | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Graisses polyinsaturées L | 1,4 g |
Other components (1)
| Acide folique L | 154 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 | 351 kcal | 351 kcal |
| Protein | 6,6 g | 8,1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 81,6 g | 78,4 g |
| Fat | 1,5 g | 1,4 g |
| Fiber | 5,4 g | 5,4 g |
| Sugars | 0,6 g | 2,7 g |
| Sodium | 78,4 mg | 0 mg |
Product details
- Brand
- Quaker
- Barcode
- 0030000043707
- Quantity
- 2.26kg
- Label serving
- 1/4 cup (37 g)
- Category
- Céréales et leurs produits
- Nutri-Score
- A as computed by Open Food Facts
- NOVA group
- 1 processing level (1 to 4), as classified by Open Food Facts
Ingredients
White hominy grits made from corn, niacin*, reduced iron, thiamin mononitrate*, riboflavin*, folic acid*.
As listed on the package and transcribed by Open Food Facts contributors. Always check the package for allergens.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 Grits?
100 g of Grits has 351 kcal. Serving, 1/4 cup, 37 g (37 g): about 130 kcal.
How much protein is in Grits?
Grits contains 8,1 g of protein per 100 g (16 % of the 50 g Daily Value), or 3 g in serving, 1/4 cup, 37 g (37 g). About 9 % of its calories come from protein. Compared with other grains et pâtes alimentaires, that is below the median (median 9,3 g).
How many carbs are in Grits?
Grits has 78,4 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 5,4 g of fiber and 2,7 g of sugars.
How much fat is in Grits?
Grits contains 1,4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 0 g is saturated (0 % of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does Grits contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Thiamine (B1) (83 % DV), Folate (B9) (39 % DV), Niacine (B3) (27 % DV), fer (26 % DV) and Riboflavine (B2) (21 % DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in Grits?
100 g contains 0 mg of sodium, 0 % of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record dated 24 mai 2026. FoodFactly last checked it on 6 novembre 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- Open Food Facts, record 0030000043707. License: ODbL 1.0 (Open Food Facts). Source record dated 24 mai 2026. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
- USDA FoodData Central: Branded Foods, record 2600518. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated 20 juin 2023. Imported 6 novembre 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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