Calories in 1/2 Cup of Dry Yellow Corn Grits
1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits (78 g) has 289 calories. That is 14% of a 2,000 calorie diet.
The calories come from 6.9 g of protein, 0.9 g of fat and 62 g of carbohydrates, a split of 10% protein, 3% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 1/4 cup of dry yellow corn grits has 145 and 3/4 cup of dry yellow corn grits has 434 calories. Burning 289 calories takes about 52 minutes of brisk walking or 23 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.
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Dry Yellow Corn Grits: common questions
How many calories are in 1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits weighs about 78 g and has 289 calories.
How much protein is in 1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits has 6.9 g of protein, which is 14% of the 50 g Daily Value.
How many carbs are in 1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits?
1/2 cup of dry yellow corn grits has 62 g of carbohydrates, including 1.2 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.
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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.