Calories in 3 Oz of Dry Yellow Corn Grits

3 oz of dry yellow corn grits (85 g) has 316 calories. That is 16% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 7.5 g of protein, 1 g of fat and 68 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 3% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 2 oz of dry yellow corn grits has 210 and 4 oz of dry yellow corn grits has 421 calories. Burning 316 calories takes about 56 minutes of brisk walking or 25 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Dry Yellow Corn Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

316cal

in 3 oz of dry yellow corn grits (85 g)

Protein7.5 g10% of calories

Fat1 g3% of calories

Carbs68 g87% of calories

16% 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
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
3 oz	85 g	316	7.5 g	1 g	68 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 3 oz of dry yellow corn grits?

3 oz of dry yellow corn grits weighs about 85 g and has 316 calories.

How much protein is in 3 oz of dry yellow corn grits?

3 oz of dry yellow corn grits has 7.5 g of protein, which is 15% of the 50 g Daily Value.

How many carbs are in 3 oz of dry yellow corn grits?

3 oz of dry yellow corn grits has 68 g of carbohydrates, including 1.4 g of fiber and 0.5 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.