Grits, dry
Grits, dry has 370 calories per 100 g, with 7.7 g protein, 79.1 g carbohydrates and 1.8 g fat. A typical portion (1 tbsp, 9.7 g) has 36 calories.
370kcal · per 100 g1,548 kJ
- Protein7.7 g
- Carbs79.1 g
- Fat1.8 g
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Total fat | 1.8 g | 2% |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 79.1 g | 29% |
| Dietary fiber | 4.6 g | 16% |
| Total sugars | 0.6 g | |
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4 mg | 0% |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 141 mg | 3% |
| Magnesium | 36 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg | 0% |
| Folate (DFE) | 263 µg | 66% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Water | 10.9 g |
% Daily Value (% DV) is based on the FDA reference amounts for adults on a 2,000-calorie diet. Total sugars has no Daily Value. “—” means USDA does not report that nutrient for this food; it does not mean zero. Carbohydrate is total carbohydrate by difference and includes fiber.
Nutrition highlights
- High in folate and carbohydrate — 20% or more of the Daily Value per 100 g.
- A good source of iron, fiber and protein (10–19% DV per 100 g).
- Low in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium (5% DV or less per 100 g).
- 2.1 g protein per 100 kcal.
- 74.5 g net carbs per 100 g (total carbohydrate minus 4.6 g fiber).
- Sugars are 1% of its carbohydrate.
Uses FDA's %DV rule of thumb (5% or less is low, 20% or more is high), applied per 100 g rather than per serving.