1/2 Cup of Grits in Grams

1/2 cup of grits weighs 120 grams, or 4.2 oz.

This is the USDA household measure for grits. That amount has 70 calories. Packing, chopping and moisture change how much fits in a cup, so a kitchen scale gives the most accurate count.

Grits Calorie Calculator

AmountUnit

70cal

in 1/2 cup of grits (120 g)

Protein1.4 g8% of calories

Fat0.3 g4% of calories

Carbs15 g87% of calories

3% of a 2,000 calorie day

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Grits cups to grams

Amount	Grams	Ounces	Calories
1/4 cup	60 g	2.1 oz	35
1/3 cup	80 g	2.8 oz	46
1/2 cup	120 g	4.2 oz	70
2/3 cup	160 g	5.6 oz	93
3/4 cup	180 g	6.3 oz	104
1 cup	240 g	8.5 oz	139
1 1/2 cups	360 g	13 oz	209
2 cups	480 g	17 oz	278
3 cups	720 g	25 oz	418
4 cups	960 g	34 oz	557

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.

Dry Yellow Corn Grits371

Dry White Corn Grits370

Cooked White Corn Grits71

Instant Grits65

Cooked Yellow Corn Grits65

Oatmeal64

Grits58

Grits: common questions

How many grams are in 1/2 cup of grits?

1/2 cup of grits is about 120 g.

How many calories are in 1/2 cup of grits?

1/2 cup of grits has 70 calories.

How many cups is 100 g of grits?

100 g of grits is about 1/2 cup.

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.