Calories in 1 Cup of Grits

1 cup of grits (240 g) has 139 calories. That is 7% of a 2,000 calorie diet.

The calories come from 2.9 g of protein, 0.7 g of fat and 30 g of carbohydrates, a split of 8% protein, 4% fat and 87% carbs. For comparison, 3/4 cup of grits has 104 and 1 1/2 cups of grits has 209 calories. Burning 139 calories takes about 25 minutes of brisk walking or 11 minutes of running for a 155 lb adult, based on Harvard Health Publishing activity estimates.

Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

139cal

in 1 cup of grits (240 g)

Protein2.9 g8% of calories

Fat0.7 g4% of calories

Carbs30 g87% of calories

7% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Grits calories by serving size

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

Serving	Weight	Calories	Protein	Fat	Carbs
50g	50 g	29	0.6 g	0.1 g	6.2 g
100g	100 g	58	1.2 g	0.3 g	12 g
4 oz	113 g	66	1.4 g	0.3 g	14 g
1/2 cup	120 g	70	1.4 g	0.3 g	15 g
200g	200 g	116	2.4 g	0.6 g	25 g
1 cup	240 g	139	2.9 g	0.7 g	30 g

Grits vs similar foods

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

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Grits: common questions

How many calories are in 1 cup of grits?

1 cup of grits weighs about 240 g and has 139 calories.

How much protein is in 1 cup of grits?

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

How many carbs are in 1 cup of grits?

1 cup of grits has 30 g of carbohydrates, including 1.7 g of fiber and 0.2 g of sugars.

How much grits is 100 calories?

100 calories of grits is 172 g, about 3/4 cup of grits.

More about grits

Source: USDA FoodData Central, FNDDS 2021-2023. FDC ID No added fat: 2708365. Original description: Grits, regular or quick, made with water, no added fat. Portion weights are USDA household measures.