Grains & Bread · Nutrition facts
🥣Calories in Grits
A 1 cup cooked of grits (242 g) has 172 calories, with 3.4 g protein, 38.7 g carbs and 0.7 g fat.
Calories
172
Protein
3.4 g
Carbs
38.7 g
Fat
0.7 g
Grits nutrition by serving size
| Serving | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 cup cooked | 172 | 3.4 g | 38.7 g | 0.7 g |
| 100 g | 71 | 1.4 g | 16 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 oz (28 g) | 20 | 0.4 g | 4.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 cup (≈225 g) | 160 | 3.2 g | 36 g | 0.7 g |
| 200 g | 142 | 2.8 g | 32 g | 0.6 g |
Values are approximate, rounded from USDA FoodData Central and OpenFoodFacts references. Real plates vary — that's exactly why CalorieScan AI lets you correct any estimate in plain English.
Macro breakdown
- Per 100 g: 71 cal
- Per 1 oz: 20 cal
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Frequently asked
How many calories are in grits?
One 1 cup cooked of grits (242 g) has about 172 calories. Per 100 g, grits has 71 calories.
How much protein is in grits?
A 1 cup cooked serving of grits provides roughly 3.4 g of protein (1.4 g per 100 g).
What are the macros for grits?
Per 1 cup cooked: 3.4 g protein, 38.7 g carbs and 0.7 g fat — that's roughly 8% protein, 89% carbs and 4% fat by calories.
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