Corn grits nutrition: calories, carbs, GI, protein, fiber, fats
Cereals, QUAKER, corn grits, instant, plain, prepared (microwaved or boiling water added), without salt
*all the values are displayed for the amount of 100 grams
Important nutritional characteristics for Corn grits
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Glycemic index ⓘ
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80 (high) |
| Glycemic load | 26 (high) |
| Calories ⓘ Calories for selected serving | 74 kcal |
| Net Carbs ⓘ Net Carbs = Total Carbohydrates – Fiber – Sugar Alcohols | 15 grams |
| Default serving size ⓘ Serving sizes are mostly taken from FDA's Reference Amounts Customarily Consumed (RACCs) | 1 cup (219 grams) |
| Acidity (Based on PRAL) ⓘ PRAL (Potential renal acid load) is calculated using a formula. On the PRAL scale the higher the positive value, the more is the acidifying effect on the body. The lower the negative value, the higher the alkalinity of the food. 0 is neutral. | -0.3 (alkaline) |
| Oxalates ⓘ https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutrition-questionnaire-service-center/nutrient-tables-download-page/ | 21 mg |
Corn grits calories (kcal)
| Serving Size | Calories | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Calories in 100 grams | 74 | |
| Calories in 1 cup | 162 | 219 g |
Corn grits Glycemic index (GI)
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Corn grits Glycemic load (GL)
Mineral coverage chart
Mineral chart - relative view
Vitamin coverage chart
Vitamin A:
0IU of 5,000IU
0%
Vitamin E:
0.03mg of 15mg
0.2%
Vitamin D:
0µg of 10µg
0%
Vitamin C:
0mg of 90mg
0%
Vitamin B1:
0.43mg of 1mg
36%
Vitamin B2:
0.41mg of 1mg
31%
Vitamin B3:
5mg of 16mg
31%
Vitamin B5:
0.16mg of 5mg
3.1%
Vitamin B6:
0.08mg of 1mg
6.5%
Folate:
81µg of 400µg
20%
Vitamin B12:
0µg of 2µg
0%
Choline:
7.8mg of 550mg
1.4%
Vitamin K:
0µg of 120µg
0%
Vitamin chart - relative view
Macronutrients chart
Protein:
Daily Value: 3%
1.6 g of 50 g
1.6 g (3% of DV )
Fats:
Daily Value: 1%
0.5 g of 65 g
0.5 g (1% of DV )
Carbs:
Daily Value: 5%
16 g of 300 g
16 g (5% of DV )
Water:
Daily Value: 4%
81.2 g of 2,000 g
81.2 g (4% of DV )
Other:
0.8 g
0.8 g
Protein quality breakdown
Tryptophan:
33mg of 280mg
12%
Threonine:
156mg of 1,050mg
15%
Isoleucine:
174mg of 1,400mg
12%
Leucine:
684mg of 2,730mg
25%
Lysine:
93mg of 2,100mg
4.4%
Methionine:
87mg of 1,050mg
8.3%
Phenylalanine:
261mg of 1,750mg
15%
Valine:
231mg of 1,820mg
13%
Histidine:
144mg of 700mg
21%
Fat type information
Saturated Fat:
0.08 g
Monounsaturated Fat:
0.08 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
0.19 g
Carbohydrate type breakdown
Starch:
15 g
Sucrose:
0.1 g
Glucose:
0 g
Fructose:
0 g
Lactose:
0 g
Maltose:
0 g
Galactose:
0 g
Fiber content ratio for Corn grits
Sugar:
0.1 g
Fiber:
1.1 g
Other:
15 g
All nutrients for Corn grits per 100g
| Nutrient | Value | DV% | In TOP % of foods | Comparison |
| Calories | 74kcal | 4% | 79% |
1.6 times more than Orange
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| Protein | 1.6g | 4% | 81% |
1.8 times less than Broccoli
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| Fats | 0.49g | 1% | 81% |
68 times less than Cheese
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Net carbs | 15g | N/A | 38% |
3.6 times less than Chocolate
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| Carbs | 16g | 5% | 40% |
1.8 times less than Rice
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| Magnesium | 6mg | 1% | 90% |
23.3 times less than Almonds
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| Calcium | 64mg | 6% | 29% |
2 times less than Milk
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| Potassium | 27mg | 1% | 94% |
5.4 times less than Cucumber
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| Iron | 6.7mg | 84% | 8% |
2.6 times more than Beef broiled
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| Sugar | 0.1g | N/A | 75% |
89.7 times less than Coca-Cola
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| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% | 49% |
2.2 times less than Orange
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| Copper | 0mg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Zinc | 0.09mg | 1% | 91% |
70.1 times less than Beef broiled
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| Starch | 15g | 6% | 92% |
Equal to Potato
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| Phosphorus | 14mg | 2% | 91% |
13 times less than Chicken meat
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| Sodium | 227mg | 10% | 40% |
2.2 times less than White Bread
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| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
146 times less than Kiwi
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| Manganese | 0.05mg | 2% | 67% | |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.14mg | 12% | 40% |
1.9 times less than Pea raw
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| Vitamin B2 | 0.14mg | 10% | 61% |
Equal to Avocado
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| Vitamin B3 | 1.7mg | 10% | 61% |
5.7 times less than Turkey meat
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| Vitamin B5 | 0.05mg | 1% | 93% |
21.7 times less than Sunflower seeds
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.03mg | 2% | 88% |
4.3 times less than Oat
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Folate | 27µg | 7% | 43% |
2.3 times less than Brussels sprouts
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| Saturated Fat | 0.08g | 0% | 83% |
77.6 times less than Beef broiled
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| Choline | 2.6mg | 0% | 95% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.08g | N/A | 82% |
121 times less than Avocado
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| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.19g | N/A | 79% |
247 times less than Walnut
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| Tryptophan | 0.01mg | 0% | 95% |
27.7 times less than Chicken meat
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| Threonine | 0.05mg | 0% | 93% |
13.8 times less than Beef broiled
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| Isoleucine | 0.06mg | 0% | 93% |
15.8 times less than Salmon raw
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| Leucine | 0.23mg | 0% | 89% |
10.7 times less than Tuna Bluefin
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| Lysine | 0.03mg | 0% | 96% |
14.6 times less than Tofu
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| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0% | 92% |
3.3 times less than Quinoa
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| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0% | 91% |
7.7 times less than Egg
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| Valine | 0.08mg | 0% | 93% |
26.4 times less than Soybean raw
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| Histidine | 0.05mg | 0% | 91% |
15.6 times less than Turkey meat
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| Fructose | 0g | 0% | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - EPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DHA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-3 - DPA | 0g | N/A | 100% |
N/A
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| Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0g | N/A | 100% |
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NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
Nutrition Facts
___servings per container
Serving Size ______________
Serving Size ______________
Amount Per 100g
Calories 74
% Daily Value*
0.75%
Total Fat
0.49g
0.35%
Saturated Fat 0.08g
0
Trans Fat
0g
0
Cholesterol 0mg
9.9%
Sodium 227mg
5.3%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
4.4%
Dietary Fiber
1.1g
Total Sugars 0g
Includes ? g Added Sugars
Protein
1.6g
Vitamin D
0mcg
0
Calcium
64mg
6.4%
Iron
6.7mg
84%
Potassium
27mg
0.79%
*
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Health checks
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Dietary cholesterol is not associated with an increased risk of coronary heart disease in healthy individuals. However, dietary cholesterol is common in foods that are high in harmful saturated fats.
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Low in Cholesterol
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Trans fat consumption increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality by negatively affecting blood lipid levels.
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No Trans Fats
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Saturated fat intake can raise total cholesterol and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels, leading to an increased risk of atherosclerosis. Dietary guidelines recommend limiting saturated fats to under 10% of calories a day.
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Low in Saturated Fats
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While the consumption of moderate amounts of added sugars is not detrimental to health, an excessive intake can increase the risk of obesity, and therefore, diabetes.
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Low in Sugars
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References
All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.