Calories in 2 Tbsp of Dry Yellow Corn Grits

2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits (19 g) has 72 calories. That is 4% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 1.7 g of protein, 0.2 g of fat and 15 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 3% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 1 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits has 36 and 3 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits has 108 calories. Burning 72 calories takes about 13 minutes of brisk walking or 6 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dry Yellow Corn Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

72cal

in 2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits (19 g)

Protein1.7 g10% of calories

Fat0.2 g3% of calories

Carbs15 g87% of calories

4% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Dry Yellow Corn Grits calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
5g	5 g	19	0.4 g	0.1 g	4 g
1 tbsp	10 g	36	0.9 g	0.1 g	7.7 g
2 tbsp	19 g	72	1.7 g	0.2 g	15 g
1 oz	28 g	105	2.5 g	0.3 g	23 g
1/2 cup	78 g	289	6.9 g	0.9 g	62 g
100g	100 g	371	8.8 g	1.2 g	80 g
4 oz	113 g	421	10 g	1.4 g	90 g
1 cup	156 g	579	14 g	1.9 g	124 g

Dry Yellow Corn Grits vs similar foods

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

Dry Yellow Corn Grits371

Dry White Corn Grits370

Farro367

Cooked White Corn Grits71

Instant Grits65

Cooked Yellow Corn Grits65

Grits58

Dry Yellow Corn Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits?

2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits weighs about 19 g and has 72 calories.

How much protein is in 2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits?

2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits has 1.7 g of protein, which is 3% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits?

2 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits has 15 g of carbohydrates, including 0.3 g of fiber and 0.1 g of sugars.

How much dry yellow corn grits is 100 calories?

100 calories of dry yellow corn grits is 27 g, about 3 tbsp of dry yellow corn grits.

More about dry yellow corn grits

Source: USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy. FDC ID 171670. Original description: Cereals, corn grits, yellow, regular and quick, unenriched, dry. Portion weights are USDA household measures.