Calories in Grits (cooked)
172kcal per 1 cup (242 g)
71 kcal per 100 g · about 9% of a 2,000-kcal day
Plain grits are a light 172 calories a cup — a Southern breakfast staple until the butter, cheese, and shrimp arrive. On their own they are gentle and filling.
Grits (cooked) nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per 1 cup |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 71 kcal | 172 kcal |
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3.4 g |
| Carbs | 15.7 g | 38 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g | 0.7 g |
| Sugar | 0.1 g | 0.2 g |
Where the calories come from
Protein 8% Carbs 88% Fat 4%
Grits (cooked) calories by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 oz (28 g) | 20 kcal | 0.4 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 50 g | 36 kcal | 0.7 g | 7.9 g | 0.2 g |
| 100 g | 71 kcal | 1.4 g | 15.7 g | 0.3 g |
| 200 g | 142 kcal | 2.8 g | 31.4 g | 0.6 g |
| 1 cup (242 g) | 172 kcal | 3.4 g | 38 g | 0.7 g |
| 250 g | 178 kcal | 3.5 g | 39.3 g | 0.8 g |
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