Calories in 1 Cup of Cooked Yellow Corn Grits

1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits (233 g) has 151 calories. That is 8% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.9 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 32 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 114 and 1 1/2 cups of cooked yellow corn grits has 227 calories. Burning 151 calories takes about 27 minutes of brisk walking or 12 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Cooked Yellow Corn Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

151cal

in 1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits (233 g)

Protein2.9 g8% of calories

Fat0.9 g5% of calories

Carbs32 g87% of calories

8% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Cooked Yellow Corn Grits calories by serving size

Common amounts of cooked yellow corn grits with calories and macros. Tap a row for its full nutrition page.

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	33	0.6 g	0.2 g	6.9 g
100g	100 g	65	1.2 g	0.4 g	14 g
4 oz	113 g	74	1.4 g	0.4 g	16 g
1/2 cup	117 g	76	1.4 g	0.5 g	16 g
200g	200 g	130	2.5 g	0.8 g	28 g
1 cup	233 g	151	2.9 g	0.9 g	32 g

Cooked Yellow Corn Grits vs similar foods

Calories per 100 g compared with other grains, rice and pasta.

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Cooked Yellow Corn Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?

1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits weighs about 233 g and has 151 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?

1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 2.9 g of protein, which is 6% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?

1 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 32 g of carbohydrates, including 1.6 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.

How much cooked yellow corn grits is 100 calories?

100 calories of cooked yellow corn grits is 154 g, about 3/4 cup of cooked yellow corn grits.

More about cooked yellow corn grits

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171672. Original description: Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, enriched, cooked with water, without salt. Portion weights are USDA household measures.