Calories in 1/2 Cup of Cooked Yellow Corn Grits
1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits (117 g) has 76 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 1.4 g of protein, 0.5 g of fat and 16 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 5% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 38 and 3/4 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 114 calories. Burning 76 calories takes about 14 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Cooked Yellow Corn Grits: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits weighs about 117 g and has 76 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 1.4 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of cooked yellow corn grits has 16 g of carbohydrates, including 0.8 g of fiber and 0.1 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.
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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.